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

From Atherton to Childwall by bus and train

To get from Atherton to Childwall in Liverpool, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Atherton station to Wigan Wallgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 81A bus from Bowring Park Road station to Childwall Abbey Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 81A81A
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Atherton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Atherton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan Wallgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan North Western
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broad Green
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bowring Park Road
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 81A81A
    Wait for bus
    81A
    Speke
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Abbey Road
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Atherton to Childwall by bus and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and 79C

To get from Atherton to Childwall in Liverpool, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Atherton station to Wigan Wallgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 79C bus from Wavertree Shopping Centre station to Childwall Mount Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 79C79C
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Atherton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Atherton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan Wallgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan North Western
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edge Hill
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wavertree Shopping Centre
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Murdishaw
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Mount Road
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Atherton to Childwall

The distance between Atherton, Liverpool and Childwall, Liverpool is approximately 24.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Atherton to Childwall by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Liverpool – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Atherton

Atherton is located at Atherton, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Atherton Rail Station.

Bus stations close to Atherton:

  • Atherton Rail Station
  • Atherton Rail Station (Stop A)
  • Atherton Rail Station (Stop B)

Public transport stations close to Childwall, Liverpool

Childwall is located at Darsefield Road, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Childwall Park Avenue.

Train stations close to Childwall:

  • Hunts Cross
  • Aigburth
  • St Michaels

Bus stations close to Childwall:

  • Childwall Park Avenue
  • Dunbabin Road
  • Score Lane

Alternative route from Atherton to Childwall by bus and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and 79C

To get from Atherton to Childwall in Liverpool, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Atherton station to Wigan Wallgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 79C bus from Wavertree Shopping Centre station to Childwall Mount Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 79C79C
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Atherton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Atherton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan Wallgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan North Western
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edge Hill
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wavertree Shopping Centre
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Murdishaw
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Mount Road
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 81A.

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

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 79C.

  • Is there a direct train between Atherton and Childwall?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Atherton to Childwall?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Wigan Wallgate station near Atherton in Atherton to Wigan Wallgate station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Wigan Wallgate station near Childwall in Liverpool.

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

    The total travel time between Atherton in Atherton and Childwall in Liverpool by train and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Wigan Wallgate station near Atherton in Atherton.

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

    Get off the train at the Wigan Wallgate stop, which is closest to Childwall in Liverpool.

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