The average train between Bamber Bridge and Ashton in Makerfield takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bamber Bridge 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.
Trains run hourly between Bamber Bridge and Ashton in Makerfield. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bamber Bridge is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Ashton in Makerfield at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bamber Bridge to Ashton in Makerfield. However, there are services departing from Bamber Bridge station and arriving at Ashton in Makerfield station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Bamber Bridge to Ashton in Makerfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bamber Bridge station.
Bamber Bridge to Ashton in Makerfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Garswood station.
Book your Bamber Bridge to Ashton in Makerfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bamber Bridge and Ashton in Makerfield is 27.3 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Bamber Bridge to Garswood via Preston and Wigan North Western in around 1h 8m.