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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne
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You'll arrive about 13m sooner (14m by train vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around $6 compared to roughly $4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:51 PM 0h10 Manchester 4:01 PM Ashton-under-Lyne $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:51 PM 0h10 Manchester 4:01 PM Ashton-under-Lyne $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:51 PM 0h09 Manchester 6:00 PM Ashton-under-Lyne $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:51 AM 0h09 Manchester 10:00 AM Ashton-under-Lyne $5 1 One-way 0 transfers6:51 PM 0h09 Manchester 7:00 PM Ashton-under-Lyne $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Ashton-under-Lyne as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Ashton-under-Lyne station (AHN).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Ashton-under-Lyne by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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