The average train between Halifax and Ashton-under-Lyne takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 Halifax and Ashton-under-Lyne. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Ashton-under-Lyne at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Halifax to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Halifax to Ashton-under-Lyne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Halifax and Ashton-under-Lyne is 30.2 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Halifax to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 43 min.