Trains from Lancaster
to Atherton
From £17.70
Lancaster to Athertonby train on average takes 2 hrs 47 mins
Lancaster to Atherton one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £17.70
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 59 minutes
- First train leaves Lancaster at 06:28
- Last train leaves Lancaster at 22:20
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Lancaster to Atherton train times
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Lancaster 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 IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Atm MachineNo
Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
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ShopsYes
News agent
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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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 information point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/LA1 5NW -
Operator NameAvanti West Coast
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces165
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ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast Website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
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Number Accessible Spaces6
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces188
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands
Platform 3 (middle) 16
Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands
Platform 5, 40 Stands
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Annotation
120 stands by platform 1 (120 spaces) 8 hoops on platfrom 3 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces) 6 hoops on platform 4 (2 x cycles per hoop = 12 spaces) 20 hoops on platform 5 (2 x cycles per hoop = 40 spaces)
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is the ticket office. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:50 to 23:30
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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
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms
Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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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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