The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashton-under-Lyne to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashton-under-Lyne to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashton-under-Lyne to Liverpool will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 4 trains that leave Ashton-under-Lyne for Liverpool every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








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Ashton-under-Lyne to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Ashton-under-Lyne to Liverpool trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:34 Ashton-under-Lyne | 1h18 | 06:52 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:55 Ashton-under-Lyne | 1h04 | 08:59 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Liverpool
Trains from Ashton-under-Lyne to Liverpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 04:37 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) from Ashton-under-Lyne to Liverpool trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Ashton-under-Lyne and Liverpool from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ashton-under-Lyne to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashton-under-Lyne to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ashton-under-Lyne and Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:55 - 20:05 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Kerb at station front, through the underpass (20 paces), turn right and up a ramp (42 paces, 1:8 slope) to the ticket office. Lift also available from the first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available from the Booking Office upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Station Car Park
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:10 - 19:25 Saturday 07:20 - 13:50 Sunday Closed
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Platform 1 level access vrom the car park, platform 2 level accewss, transfer between platforms using Guide Lane
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Guide Lane for buses to Houghton Green, Bolton or Manchester. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is in the layby outside the old station building on Guide Lane.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:02 - 00:02 Sunday 08:04 - 00:02 Monday - Friday 05:53 - 00:02 Saturday 05:53 - 00:02 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”Access to the Ticket Office is step free. Hunts Cross bound access is via a ramp. Liverpool bound access is via street level
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: adjacent to booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Sefton Street,Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:30 - 00:10 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station. Access to the station is via a hundred metre cobbled street slope or uneven pavement down to the ticket office. Platform 1 - has level access for train to Manchester Victoria, St Helens, Wigan, Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. Platform 2 - has level access for trains to Liverpool from Crewe/ Manchester Airport via Newton-le-Willows Platform 3 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Warrington Central and Manchester Piccadilly. Platform 4 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Liverpool from Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington (Stations)
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Tunnel Road. (Station side for Warrington, opposite for Liverpool).
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The car park and Ticket Office are step free, however access to platforms is via stepped ramps only.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets can be electronically opened by staff in the Booking Office.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Opposite booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside station entrance on Speke Rd.
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