The average train between Nelson and Ashton-under-Lyne takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson 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 Nelson and Ashton-under-Lyne. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Ashton-under-Lyne at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Rose Grove and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rose Grove station.
Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nelson and Ashton-under-Lyne is 38.9 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Rose Grove to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 53 min.