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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ashton-under-Lyneby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ashton-under-Lyne by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 52m
    £68–110

  2. Drive  209.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ashton-under-Lynecar car 209.7 mi
    4h 6m
    £52–75

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    5h 16m
    £60–160

  4. Train via Wigan

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Ashton-under-Lynetrain train Wigan Wallgate - Stalybridge / ...
    4h 21m
    £78–125

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 56m
    £76–196

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h
    £70–168

Edinburgh to Ashton-under-Lyne by train and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ashton-under-Lyne, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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