Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester train

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Overview: Train from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester

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Take a train from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester and enjoy the approximately 27 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:41.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
27 km
Trains per day
12
Direct trains
4
First train
0:26
Last train
23:41
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

FAQs: Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The train distance from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester is 27 km.
The first train from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester leaves at 0:26.
The last train from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester departs at 23:41.
Trains from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester run approximately 12 times per day.
To travel from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester, you can take a .
There is no night train service from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester.
The train station in Ashton-in-Makerfield that goes to Manchester is Newton-le-Willows station (NLW), and it arrives at Manchester Airport (MIA).
Booking trains from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester offers limited scenic views, primarily featuring urban landscapes and industrial areas with occasional glimpses of greenery.
In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.
A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Ashton-in-Makerfield and Manchester

Most Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester trains use the Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Victoria. Use this guide to compare Ashton-in-Makerfield and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Arrival train stations in Manchester

Which Manchester station do trains from Ashton-in-Makerfield arrive at?

Trains from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester most often arrive at Manchester Victoria. Some services arrive at Manchester Airport, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Manchester arrival station.
Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre

TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £0.89 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min

Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services

Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RRWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £4 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £0.89 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min

Manchester Airport train station facilities and services

Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

AshburysAshburys station, Pottery Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 5BY+44 800 200 6060ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Ashburys from Manchester city centre

Ashburys is 3 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainManchester Piccadilly - Hadfield, Manchester Piccadilly - New Mills Central, Manchester Piccadilly - Rose Hill Marple, Manchester Piccadilly - Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly - Glossop, Manchester Piccadilly - Chinley, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Piccadilly · 3m · £0.89 · every ~7 min
Bus220, 221, 219 · 14m · £2 · every ~24 min
220, 221, 219 · 15m · £2 · every ~24 min

Ashburys train station facilities and services

Ashburys has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cabral's Restaurant Brazilian Street Food and Grocery Store

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Ashburys: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Ashburys: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Ashburys: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station , To Manchester : up 47 steps onto the platform. To Glossop/Sheffield : up 47 steps onto the Manchester platform, turn right and up 31 steps, across the footbridge (15 paces) and down 31 steps onto the platform, Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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