How to get from Birmingham West Midlands to Ashton In Makerfield
3 ways, 122 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 31m | £86–225 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 15m | £12–16 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 15m | £190–270 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:06 → 09:391h 33m · directAvanti West Coast Avanti£86–156
- 08:28 → 10:131h 45m · directWest Midlands Trains LNR£118–196
- 08:37 → 10:271h 50m · 1 changeArriva Midlands 2£131–225
- 09:07 → 10:381h 31m · directAvanti West Coast Avanti£86–156
- 09:28 → 11:131h 45m · directWest Midlands Trains LNR£118–196
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Birmingham West Midlands to Ashton In Makerfield?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 31m door to door. The straight-line distance is 122 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Birmingham West Midlands to Ashton In Makerfield?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £12. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Birmingham West Midlands to Ashton In Makerfield?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 4 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 31m. Fares run £86–225 across classes.
- How far is Ashton In Makerfield from Birmingham West Midlands by road?
- About 136 km, roughly 2h 15m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £12–16; tolls and parking are extra.