Atherton live departures
Next trains leaving Atherton (ATN), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Atherton live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeATN
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.5288, -2.4787
- Nearest stationHag Fold (1.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-25218,476
- GB rank1,342nd busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Atherton is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code ATN. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Atherton handled 218,476 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,342nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Victoria (95,980 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Atherton usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Atherton station FAQs
What is the station code for Atherton?
The three-letter CRS code for Atherton is ATN. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Atherton departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Atherton itself.
How busy is Atherton station?
Atherton recorded 218,476 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,342nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Victoria.
Which stations are closest to Atherton?
The nearest station is Hag Fold, about 1.1 km away in a straight line. Daisy Hill (2.7 km) and Westhoughton (4.2 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.