The average train between Irlam and Ashton in Makerfield takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Irlam 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.
Trains run hourly between Irlam and Ashton in Makerfield. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irlam is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Ashton in Makerfield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Central and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Irlam to Ashton in Makerfield. However, there are services departing from Irlam station and arriving at Ashton in Makerfield station via Warrington Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Irlam to Ashton in Makerfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Irlam station.
Irlam to Ashton in Makerfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Garswood station.
Book your Irlam to Ashton in Makerfield train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Irlam and Ashton in Makerfield is 15.7 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Irlam to Garswood via Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Wigan North Western in around 1h 30m.