The average train between Reading and Ashton-under-Lyne takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Ashton-under-Lyne. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Ashton-under-Lyne at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Reading to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Reading to Ashton-under-Lyne train tickets online with Cross Country and Metrolink.
The distance between Reading and Ashton-under-Lyne is 238.6 km. The road distance is 297 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.