Easily accessible on the train and bus from Manchester it is simple & easy to reach Atherton Collieries from across the North West.
The journey from Manchester to Atherton may sound like a daunting one… but as long as you get on the right train or bus then you’ll arrive in our lovely town in no time. From Manchester Victoria, catch a train to Southport, Wigan or Kirkby (ensuring that the service is via Walkden or Atherton) and you will be fine!
From Manchester Piccadilly, either walk to Manchester Victoria, or alternatively catch a train to Salford Crescent and change there for one of the Southport, Wigan or Kirkby trains via Atherton.
www.firstgroup.com/greater-manchester/routes-and-maps/vantage
From April 2016 onwards, Atherton has been served by the brand new multi-million pound Guided Busway project.
Simply catch the V2 bus, which says Atherton on the front from the city centre. It announces the names of the stops (a bit like down in that London) meaning you will find it very hard to miss your stop. A day ticket will cost you £4.20 (First Greater Manchester Day Ticket). It only stops at limited places, meaning the journey – once you escape Manchester – is pretty plain sailing.
For a full timetable from Vantage and more information please click here.
If you are travelling from Bolton, catch the 582 from Moor Lane Bus Station. This journey takes around 20 minutes to reach Atherton and the nearest bus stop to the ground is outside ASDA on Bolton Road.
From Manchester Victoria: Catch a train that is going to Kirkby, Southport or Wigan (ensuring that it is via Walkden or Atherton)
From Manchester Piccadilly*: Either walk to Manchester Victoria, or board a service down to Salford Crescent and change there for a train to Kirkby, Southport or Wigan (ensuring that it is via Walkden or Atherton)
*It may be simpler to catch the V2 bus described above from the junction at Portland Street, 10 minutes walk from Piccadilly station. The V2 bus service no longer stops at Piccadilly Gardens.
From Wigan: If travelling via the West Coast Main Line from London or Scotland, travel to Wigan North Western and walk over the road to Wigan Wallgate. From there, catch a train heading to Manchester via Walkden or Atherton.
From Liverpool: Catch a train to Wigan North Western and walk over the road to Wigan Wallgate. From there, catch a train heading to Manchester via Walkden or Atherton.
Walking directions from Atherton train station (0.6 miles):
Exit the train station and walk down the hill towards the traffic lights at the cross roads. Cross over the road outside ‘Poppies’ and turn right down Bolton Road. Carry on past Weston Street on the left and then take a slight left down Bolton Old Road walking past St. Philip’s Primary School. Carry on walking past the school, crossing Laburnum Street on the left. Carry on down the hill and past the cotton mill until you arrive at the Rope & Anchor Pub. Walking around the bend following the road you will eventually come across Alderfold Street on the left. Walk down here and you will arrive at the rear of the ground. If you get lost, the lovely people of Atherton will happily guide you in the right way!
Skuna Stadium,
Alder Street,
Atherton,
Manchester,
M46 9EY
Atherton Collieries FC C.I.C.
C-O Atherton Accountancy Limited, 30 Bolton Old Road, Manchester, M46 9DL
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