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

From Atherton to Whittington by bus and train

To get from Atherton to Whittington in North West, 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 AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to The Highwayman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Bus - 8181
Walk to Whittington
Leaves from Atherton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atherton
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 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
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    680 m • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Highwayman
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Whittington
    Walk to
    Whittington
    2.23 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Atherton to Whittington by bus and train via 582, NORTHERN and 81

To get from Atherton to Whittington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 582 bus from Car Bank Street station to Bolton Interchange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to The Highwayman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 582582
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 8181
Walk to Whittington
Leaves from Car Bank Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Car Bank Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 582582
    Wait for bus
    582
    Bolton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton Interchange
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bolton
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Barrow-In-Furness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    680 m • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Highwayman
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Whittington
    Walk to
    Whittington
    2.23 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Atherton to Whittington

The distance between Atherton, North West and Whittington, North West is approximately 102.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Atherton to Whittington 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 Atherton

Atherton is located at Atherton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Car Bank Street.

Bus stations close to Atherton:

  • Car Bank Street
  • Gloucester Street
  • Atherton Rail Station (Stop B)

Public transport stations close to Whittington, North West

Whittington is located at Whittington, North West and the nearest public transport station is Main Street.

Bus stations close to Whittington:

  • Main Street
  • Loyne Park
  • Village Hall

Alternative route from Atherton to Whittington by bus and train via 582, NORTHERN and 81

To get from Atherton to Whittington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 582 bus from Car Bank Street station to Bolton Interchange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to The Highwayman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 582582
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 8181
Walk to Whittington
Leaves from Car Bank Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Car Bank Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 582582
    Wait for bus
    582
    Bolton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton Interchange
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bolton
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Barrow-In-Furness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    680 m • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Highwayman
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Whittington
    Walk to
    Whittington
    2.23 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line 81.

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

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 582, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct train between Atherton and Whittington in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Atherton to Whittington in North West?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Atherton to Whittington in North West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Atherton and Whittington in North West by train and bus is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Atherton to get to Whittington in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Atherton station near Atherton in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Atherton and Whittington in North West?

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