Rochdale – Wigan Wallgate (Atherton Line) trains

Northern trains runs between Manchester and Tower Hill via Salford, Kearsley, Farnworth and Moses Gate. Runs every day. On Saturday 31 October the first train from Manchester leaves at 05:34 and the last at 23:22 (4 journeys).

Operated by Northern. Timetable for Saturday, 31 October 2026. Plan a journey · Print this timetable

Questions

When is the first and last Northern train from Manchester to Tower Hill?
On Saturday 31 October the first train leaves Manchester at 05:34 and the last at 23:22, 4 journeys in all.
When is the first and last Northern train from Wigan to Rochdale?
On Saturday 31 October there is one train, leaving Wigan at 22:49.
Does the Rochdale – Wigan Wallgate (Atherton Line) train run on Sundays?
Yes. Runs every day.
How often does the Rochdale – Wigan Wallgate (Atherton Line) train run?
On Saturday 31 October there are 4 journeys from Manchester, at 05:34, 06:28, 23:17 and 23:22.
Where does the Rochdale – Wigan Wallgate (Atherton Line) train stop?
Main stops from Manchester to Tower Hill: Manchester Victoria station (Manchester), Salford Central station (Salford), Salford Crescent station (Salford), Kearsley station (Kearsley), Farnworth station (Farnworth), Moses Gate station (Moses Gate), Bolton station (Bolton), Westhoughton station (Westhoughton), Swinton (Manchester) station (Swinton), Moorside station (Moorside), Walkden station (Walkden), Atherton station (Hag Fold), Hag Fold station (Hag Fold), Daisy Hill station (Daisy Hill) and more. The full list is in the timetable below.
Who runs the Rochdale – Wigan Wallgate (Atherton Line) train?
Northern.

Manchester Victoria to Headbolt Lane

StopJourney 1Journey 2Journey 3Journey 4
Manchester Victoria station05:3406:2823:1723:22
Salford Central station05:3706:3123:20
Salford Crescent station05:4106:3523:2423:27
Kearsley station23:31
Farnworth station23:34
Moses Gate station23:36
Bolton station23:40
Westhoughton station23:48
Swinton (Manchester) station05:4706:4223:34
Moorside station06:4523:36
Walkden station05:5206:4923:40
Atherton station, Hag Fold05:5806:5523:46
Hag Fold station06:5823:48
Daisy Hill station06:0207:0123:52
Hindley station06:0707:0823:5223:56
Wigan North Western station23:59
Wigan Wallgate station06:1407:1400:03
Pemberton station06:2107:21
Orrell station06:2507:26
Upholland station, Up Holland06:2907:29
Rainford station06:3307:34
Headbolt Lane station, Tower Hill06:4107:41

Wigan Wallgate to Rochdale

StopJourney 1
Wigan Wallgate station22:49
Ince (Manchester) station22:52
Hindley station22:56
Daisy Hill station23:00
Hag Fold station23:04
Atherton station, Hag Fold23:07
Walkden station23:13
Moorside station23:17
Swinton (Manchester) station23:20
Salford Crescent station23:28
Manchester Victoria station23:35
Moston station23:42
Mills Hill (Manchester) station23:47
Castleton (Manchester) station23:53
Rochdale station23:57

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Timetables from the Bus Open Data Service (Department for Transport), updated Saturday, 31 October 2026. Stop details from NaPTAN. Train timetables contain data from Network Rail, licensed under the Open Government Licence; live train times from National Rail. Times are UK local time and can change at short notice: check before you travel.

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