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

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Ashton in Makerfield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Garswoodtrain train Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    41 min
    £5–12

  2. Train, line 610 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Osborne Roadbus bus 610
    45 min
    £6–11

  3. Drive  24.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Ashton in Makerfieldcar car 24.2 mi
    27 min
    £7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Ashton in Makerfieldtaxi taxi 24.2 mi
    27 min
    £110–130

Preston to Ashton in Makerfield by train

Calendar224Weekly Trains
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

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

You can take a train from Preston to Garswood via Wigan North Western in around 41 min.

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