Trains from Atherton
to Forest Gate
From £78.90
Atherton to Forest Gateby train on average takes 3 hrs 54 mins
Atherton to Forest Gate one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £78.90
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 21 minutes
- First train leaves Atherton at 05:58
- Last train leaves Atherton at 20:22
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Atherton to Forest Gate train times
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Station Message
The lifts are out of order at Atherton station. Customers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of on-train or station staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.
Atherton facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaNo
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Waiting Room
yes and canopy
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off outside station booking office entrance.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details0845 401 4015
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Operator NameCare Parking
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces64
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ChargesFree
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Number Accessible Spaces1
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces11
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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TypeCompounds
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:00 to 00:15
Sat 06:10 to 19:00 -
Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Please note there are no tactile pavings at this station
- This station is mobility scooter friendly
Lift access to platforms available from the first to the last train.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
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Forest Gate facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Oystercard TopupYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster cards can only be purchased at the ticket machine.
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
Travelling with Contactless is available.
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TravelcardZone 3
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
Platform 1 - Waiting Shelter available, Multiple seats available under canopy.
Platform 2 - Multiple seats available under canopy.
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Waiting RoomNo
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Station BuffetYes
A small Kiosk can be located just outside the main entrance
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ToiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall.
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Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Atm MachineNo
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/1Qh01E4czA4mn67PbtEuxn/cae8dcb4859926e06a90430303e63a8d/DR_B_Forest_Gate_CRL-064_CRL-065.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Annotation
This toilet is operated with a radar key.
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AvailableYes
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Location
An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall.
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Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office -
Information Services Open
Staffed from first train until last.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Visual and audible customer information is available via customer Information Screens (CIS), public announcements (PA) and staff at this station.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Location
Platform 2
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0343 222 1234
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
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Step Free Access
- Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms.
- Staff ramp assistance is always available.
- Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Wheelchairs available from first to last train.
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Ticket GatesYes
Forest Gate has a Secure Station accreditation
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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