The average train between Leicester and Ashton in Makerfield takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Ashton in Makerfield. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Ashton in Makerfield at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Ashton in Makerfield. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Ashton in Makerfield station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Leicester to Ashton in Makerfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Ashton in Makerfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Leicester to Ashton in Makerfield train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Ashton in Makerfield is 138.3 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Garswood via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Wigan North Western in around 3h 36m.