The average train between Barrow in Furness and Ashton-under-Lyne takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Barrow in Furness to Ashton-under-Lyne. 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 every 3 hours between Barrow in Furness and Ashton-under-Lyne. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Barrow in Furness is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Ashton-under-Lyne at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barrow in Furness to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Barrow in Furness station and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Barrow in Furness to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barrow-in-Furness station.
Barrow in Furness to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Barrow in Furness to Ashton-under-Lyne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Metrolink.
The distance between Barrow in Furness and Ashton-under-Lyne is 101.4 km. The road distance is 148 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 2h 7m.