The average bus between Ashton-under-Lyne and Ashton in Makerfield takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Ashton-under-Lyne to Ashton in Makerfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Ashton-under-Lyne and Ashton in Makerfield. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Ashton in Makerfield at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 29m • 2 changes


2h 5m • 2 changes


2h 25m • 2 changes


2h 29m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Ashton-under-Lyne to Ashton in Makerfield. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne station and arriving at Ashton in Makerfield station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Ashton in Makerfield bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Cavendish Street station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Ashton in Makerfield bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Ashton Library station.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Ashton in Makerfield is 36.5 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a bus from Cavendish Street to Ashton Library via Piccadilly Gardens, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 2h 17m.