The average train between Glasgow and Ashton-under-Lyne takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Ashton-under-Lyne. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Ashton-under-Lyne at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Glasgow to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Glasgow to Ashton-under-Lyne train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Ashton-under-Lyne is 298.4 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Ashton-under-Lyne via Preston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 3m.