The average train between Ormskirk and Ashton-under-Lyne takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk and Ashton-under-Lyne. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ormskirk is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Ashton-under-Lyne at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ormskirk to Ashton-under-Lyne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk station and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Ormskirk to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ormskirk station.
Ormskirk to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Ormskirk to Ashton-under-Lyne train tickets online with Merseyrail, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ormskirk and Ashton-under-Lyne is 52.5 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Ormskirk to Ashton-under-Lyne via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 34m.