Trains from Atherton
to Loughborough Junction
From £65.50
Atherton to Loughborough Junctionby train on average takes 4 hrs 6 mins
Atherton to Loughborough Junction one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £65.50
* 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 19:22
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Atherton to Loughborough Junction 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
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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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Loughborough Junction 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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Oystercard TopupYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Oyster Cards cannot be purchased at this station.
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Thameslink website.
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TravelcardZone 2
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TL
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Unheated covered area available on the platforms.
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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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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard some trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Thameslink website.
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/XQMeWkkms43tWl8p2MEJw/eb5b6d435cf932b915ae2491444026b8/2023-09_CI_TL_RRB_LGJ_DR.pdf
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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 LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Annotation
If you have lost something at a Thameslink station or onboard a Thameslink train, please visit the Thameslink Website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Thameslink trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
- Greater Anglia
- Transport for London including London Overground
- Southeastern
- Southern
- South Western Railway (for Wimbledon)
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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AvailableYes
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the station entrance.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces4
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Located by the station entrance.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Email - [email protected]
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:15 to 00:15
Sat 05:30 to 00:15
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
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Ramp For Train AccessNo
There is no ramp available to provide level access between train and platform at this station.
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access.
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the station entrance.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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