The average train between Cambridge and Ashton-under-Lyne takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 hourly between Cambridge and Ashton-under-Lyne. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Ashton-under-Lyne at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Cambridge to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cambridge to Ashton-under-Lyne train tickets online with Great Northern, Avanti West Coast and Metrolink.
The distance between Cambridge and Ashton-under-Lyne is 206.6 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Ashton-under-Lyne via King's Cross, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 7m.