There are 6 ways to get from Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train, line 612 bus
best- Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoriatram
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newton-le-Willowstrain
- Take the bus from Rosemary Drive to Vista Roadbus 612
1h 46m£24–35Line 83 bus, bus, line 610 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 83 / ...
- Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
- Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Osborne Roadbus 610
2h 25m£6Tram, bus, line 610 bus
- Take the tram from Oldham King Street to St Peter's Squaretram
- Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
- Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Osborne Roadbus 610
2h 14m£7–8Drive 25.3 mi
- Drive from Oldham to Ashton in Makerfieldcar 25.3 mi
31 min£7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oldham to Ashton in Makerfieldtaxi 25.3 mi
31 min£110–140Tram, train
- Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoriatram Pink Line
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
1h 55m£9–18
Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield is to line 83 bus and bus and line 610 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Osborne Road via St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Garswood via Manchester Victoria and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Oldham and Ashton in Makerfield is 29 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield without a car is to tram and train and line 612 bus which takes 1h 46m and costs £23 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield, including transfers.
Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from John Street station.
Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.
Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.
What companies run services between Oldham, England and Ashton in Makerfield, England?
You can take a bus from John Street to Osborne Road via Piccadilly Gardens, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Oldham King Street to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Oldham King Street to St Peter's Square
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Oldham King Street to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Rosemary Drive to Vista Road
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from Leigh Bus Station to Osborne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from Leigh Bus Station to Osborne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 624 2448
- Website
- boroughtaxisoldham.com
Chadderton Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 626 9696
- Website
- chaddertoncars.co.uk
Oldham & Bardsley Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 633 2101
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Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield is 25 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Oldham to Ashton in Makerfield.
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