Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne by train

Explore Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Manchester and Ashton-under-Lyne

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £4.10, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train schedule for travel between Manchester and Ashton-under-Lyne

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 64 trains make this journey of 10 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Manchester is at 06:26 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:29.

During the weekend, 06:26 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:06 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 13 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 9 minutes, spanning 10 kilometres in total.

When do tickets between Manchester and Ashton-under-Lyne go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Manchester and Ashton-under-Lyne 4 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your trip to Ashton-under-Lyne

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Ashton-under-Lyne.