The average train between Chester and Ashton-under-Lyne takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Chester 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 Chester and Ashton-under-Lyne. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Ashton-under-Lyne at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Chester to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ashton-under-Lyne station.
Book your Chester to Ashton-under-Lyne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Ashton-under-Lyne is 62.2 km. The road distance is 73 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Chester to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 53 min.