The average train between Ashton-under-Lyne and Wales takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashton-under-Lyne to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Wales at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h. 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 Wales. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne station and arriving at Wales station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Wales train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Wales train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Ashton-under-Lyne to Wales train tickets online with Metrolink and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Wales is 172.6 km. The road distance is 280 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m.