There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Ashton-under-Lynetram Blue Line
2h 2m£35–66Bus, line 219 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the bus from Piccadilly to Katherine Streetbus 219
2h 48m£12–18Drive 84.5 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lynecar 84.5 mi
1h 44m£21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3h£19–43
Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne is to bus and line 219 bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Katherine Street via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Birmingham and Ashton-under-Lyne is 87 miles. The road distance is 85 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 2m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne, including transfers.
Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.
Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Ashton-under-Lyne, England?
You can take a bus from Newhall Street to Katherine Street via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Piccadilly to Ashton-under-Lyne
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Piccadilly to Katherine Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Birmingham to Ashton-under-Lyne.
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