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Cardiff to Ashton in Makerfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ashton in Makerfield takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

4h 53m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 10m
£60–96

Cardiff to Ashton in Makerfield train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Ashton in Makerfield. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Ashton in Makerfield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited9h 34m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Ashton in Makerfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ashton in Makerfield, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Garswood via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 4h 10m.

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