The average train between Ashton-under-Lyne and Nelson takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashton-under-Lyne to Nelson. 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-under-Lyne and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Nelson at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne station and arriving at Nelson station via Rose Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rose Grove station.
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The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Nelson is 38.9 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Rose Grove hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 49 min.