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Birmingham to Atherton Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Birmingham to Atherton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €16.01, with average prices for this route around €16.01. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
20:01 3h 5m, Changes required Birmingham New Street	23:06 Atherton		Find Tickets
21:01 3h 4m, Changes required Birmingham New Street	00:05 +1 Atherton		Find Tickets
22:30 7h 28m, Changes required Birmingham New Street	05:58 +1 Atherton		Find Tickets
23:22 6h 36m, Changes required Birmingham New Street	05:58 +1 Paris	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets

Birmingham to Atherton Train Route Details

First train

00:25

Last train

23:22

Departure station

Birmingham

Arrival station

Atherton

Journey time

1h 56m

Distance

124 km

Price

€16.01*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Atherton

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Birmingham to Atherton. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Birmingham to Atherton for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Birmingham to Atherton, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham to Atherton ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Birmingham to Atherton more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birmingham to Atherton train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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