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Portland Basin Museum
Local history museum in a restored canal warehouse, with displays on industry, transport and daily life in Tameside.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£-0.01
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
8 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
8 h 20 m
Buses on 23 Sept
1
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Catford to Ashton-under-Lyne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Catford to Ashton-under-Lyne you need to make at least 2 changes.


The table below shows live departures for Catford to Ashton-under-Lyne coaches for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:40 Catford | 4h20 | 21:00 Ashton-under-Lyne | 0 changesdirect | |
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The earliest coach runs at 11:00, the last at 11:00.
Distance 267 km |
First bus 11:00 |
Last bus 11:00 |
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Discover the best of Ashton-under-Lyne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ashton-under-Lyne trip today.
Local history museum in a restored canal warehouse, with displays on industry, transport and daily life in Tameside.
Community museum and art venue in nearby Stalybridge, featuring changing exhibitions and material on local social history.
Museum in a nineteenth-century school building exploring local domestic life, childhood and social history through period displays.
Main public park with boating lake, landscaped grounds and leisure facilities, ideal for a relaxed walk close to the town centre.
Lively central square beside the market and tram stop, useful for seeing Ashton’s everyday atmosphere and civic core.
Waterside walking area where canals meet, popular for gentle strolls, heritage views and access to the museum and marina.
A hearty baked suet pudding filled with stewed beef and kidney. It is a classic Greater Manchester comfort food long associated with working-class mills and pubs.
Black pudding from nearby Bury is a seasoned blood sausage, traditionally sliced and fried. It is one of the region’s best-known breakfast and market foods.
A crisp oatcake from Greater Manchester, often eaten with butter, cheese or a full breakfast. It reflects the area’s oat-based griddle baking tradition.
Popular independent bakery and café known for artisan breads, pastries, brunch and coffee in a casual modern space.
Well-known Indian restaurant in Ashton-under-Lyne with a broad curry menu and smart but approachable atmosphere.
Traditional pub near Ashton centre serving cask ales and classic British dishes in a relaxed, historic setting.
Generally cheaper than central Manchester. Dining and local transport are reasonable, while accommodation is moderate for Greater Manchester.
Service is often included only sometimes. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up small taxi fares; café tipping is optional.
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