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How to get fromBlackburn to Ashton in Makerfieldby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackburn to Ashton in Makerfield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    1h 23m
    £12–23

  2. Drive 28.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackburn to Ashton in Makerfieldcar car 28.3 mi
    32 min
    £7–10

  3. Line 1 bus, line 559 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Ashton Viewbus bus 559
    2h 33m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to Ashton in Makerfieldtaxi taxi 28.3 mi
    32 min
    £60–75

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
    2h 22m
    £25–42

Blackburn to Ashton in Makerfield by train

Calendar225Weekly Trains
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Ashton in Makerfield, England?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Garswood via Preston and Wigan North Western in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ashton View via Bolton Interchange in around 2h 33m.

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