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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Ashton in Makerfield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 612 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to Vista Roadbus bus 612
    45 min
    £7–11

  2. Line 35 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Ashton Librarybus bus 35
    1h 31m
    £2

  3. Bus, line 610 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ridgefield to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Osborne Roadbus bus 610
    1h 29m
    £4

  4. Drive  20.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Ashton in Makerfieldcar car 20.5 mi
    28 min
    £6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Ashton in Makerfieldtaxi taxi 20.5 mi
    28 min
    £90–120

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
    1h 15m
    £7–14

  7. Line 35 bus, line 610 bus

    1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 35
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Osborne Roadbus bus 610
    1h 49m
    £4

Manchester to Ashton in Makerfield by train and bus

Calendar249Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.5 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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

You can take a bus from Ridgefield to Osborne Road via Leigh Bus Station in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 45 min.

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