The average train between Swansea and Ashton-under-Lyne takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 every 4 hours between Swansea and Ashton-under-Lyne. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Ashton-under-Lyne at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Swansea to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Swansea to Ashton-under-Lyne train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Metrolink.
The distance between Swansea and Ashton-under-Lyne is 242.2 km. The road distance is 353 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 17m.