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How to get from Stockport to Atherton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Stockport to Atherton in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Stockport station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 582 bus from Bolton Shopping Park station to Car Bank Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 582582
Walk to Atherton
Leaves from Stockport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stockport
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Barrow-In-Furness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bolton Shopping Park
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 582582
    Wait for bus
    582
    Leigh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Bank Street
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Atherton
    Walk to
    Atherton
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, 18 and V2

To get from Stockport to Atherton in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Stockport station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus and finally take the V2 bus from Dickinson Street (Stop So) station to Hamilton Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 1818
Bus - V2V2
Walk to Atherton
Leaves from Stockport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stockport
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop S)
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland Buildings (Stop Sx)
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dickinson Street (Stop So)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - V2V2
    Wait for bus
    V2
    Atherton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamilton Street
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Atherton
    Walk to
    Atherton
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stockport to Atherton

The distance between Stockport, North West and Atherton, North West is approximately 21.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stockport to Atherton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Stockport

Stockport is located at Stockport, North West and the nearest public transport station is Grand Central (Stop Rr).

Train stations close to Stockport:

  • Hazel Grove
  • Reddish South

Bus stations close to Stockport:

  • Grand Central (Stop Rr)
  • Grand Central (Stop Ww)
  • Garrick Theatre

Public transport stations close to Atherton, North West

Atherton is located at Atherton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Buxton Close.

Bus stations close to Atherton:

  • Buxton Close
  • Car Bank Street
  • Gloucester Street

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, 18 and V2

To get from Stockport to Atherton in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Stockport station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus and finally take the V2 bus from Dickinson Street (Stop So) station to Hamilton Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 1818
Bus - V2V2
Walk to Atherton
Leaves from Stockport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stockport
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop S)
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland Buildings (Stop Sx)
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dickinson Street (Stop So)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - V2V2
    Wait for bus
    V2
    Atherton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamilton Street
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Atherton
    Walk to
    Atherton
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stockport to Atherton?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 582.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stockport to Atherton?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 18, Bus line V2.

  • Is there a direct train between Stockport and Atherton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stockport to Atherton?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Manchester Piccadilly station near Stockport in Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Atherton station near Atherton in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stockport to Atherton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Stockport in Stockport and Atherton in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Stockport to get to Atherton?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Manchester Piccadilly station near Stockport in Stockport.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Stockport and Atherton?

    Get off the train at the Atherton stop, which is closest to Atherton in North West.

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