There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 216 bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Cavendish Streetbus 216
2h 35mDrive 35.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lynecar 35.1 mi
38 min£9–13Train
- Take the train from Rose Grove to Manchester Victoriatrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
2h 40m£15–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lynetaxi 35.1 mi
38 min£75–90Line 60 bus, line 464 bus, line 409 bus
- Take the bus from Clough Road to Bus Stationbus 60
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus 464
- Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Ashton-under-Lyne Interchangebus 409
3h 15m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Beech Tree Close and arriving at Cavendish Street via Bus Station and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne via Rose Grove and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Nelson and Ashton-under-Lyne is 37 miles. The road distance is 35.3 miles.
The best way to get from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne without a car is to bus and line 216 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne, including transfers.
Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rose Grove station.
The best way to get from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne is to bus and line 216 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £30 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Ashton-under-Lyne, England?
You can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Cavendish Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Rose Grove to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Rose Grove to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Cavendish Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from Rochdale Interchange to Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Phone
- 01204 468288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vision Bus
Bus from Clough Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Vision Bus
- Phone
- 01254 670 583
- [email protected]
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Rochdale Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- The Blackburn Bus Company
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- £75–90
BCN Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1282 866 660
Escort Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 868 788
Greenline Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 860 011
Alan's 1st Choice Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 778 833
- Website
- minibusespadiham.co.uk
Burnley & Crown Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 455 555
- Website
- burnleytaxis.co.uk
Doubletop Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 420 028
Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 838 882
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More Questions & Answers
Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne is 35 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne.
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