The average train between Ashton in Makerfield and Irlam takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ashton in Makerfield to Irlam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ashton in Makerfield and Irlam. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashton in Makerfield is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Irlam at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ashton in Makerfield to Irlam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ashton in Makerfield to Irlam. However, there are services departing from Ashton in Makerfield station and arriving at Irlam station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Ashton in Makerfield to Irlam train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Garswood station.
Ashton in Makerfield to Irlam train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Irlam station.
Book your Ashton in Makerfield to Irlam train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ashton in Makerfield and Irlam is 15.7 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Garswood to Irlam via Wigan North Western, Warrington Bank Quay, and Warrington Central in around 1h 32m.