How to get from Accrington to Ashton In Makerfield by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Accrington to Ashton In Makerfield in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Accrington station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 156 bus from Bryn Rail Station (Stop B) station to The Gerard Centre (Stop E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 156156
Walk to Ashton In Makerfield
Leaves from Accrington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Accrington
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bryn
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bryn Rail Station (Stop B)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    St Helens
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Gerard Centre (Stop E)
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ashton In Makerfield
    Walk to
    Ashton In Makerfield
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN and 320

To get from Accrington to Ashton In Makerfield in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Accrington station to Ince (Manchester) station. Next, take the 320 bus from Chorley Street station to The Gerard Centre (Stop E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 320320
Walk to Ashton In Makerfield
Leaves from Accrington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Accrington
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ince (Manchester)
    108 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chorley Street
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 320320
    Wait for bus
    320
    St Helens
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Gerard Centre (Stop E)
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ashton In Makerfield
    Walk to
    Ashton In Makerfield
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Accrington to Ashton In Makerfield

The distance between Accrington, North West and Ashton In Makerfield, North West is approximately 37.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Accrington to Ashton In Makerfield by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Accrington

Accrington is located at Accrington, North West and the nearest public transport station is Accrington.

Bus stations close to Accrington:

  • Accrington
  • King Street
  • Rail Station

Public transport stations close to Ashton In Makerfield, North West

Ashton In Makerfield is located at Ashton In Makerfield, North West and the nearest public transport station is St Thomas Church.

Bus stations close to Ashton In Makerfield:

  • St Thomas Church
  • St Oswald's Rc Church
  • The Gerard Centre (Stop D)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN and 320

To get from Accrington to Ashton In Makerfield in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Accrington station to Ince (Manchester) station. Next, take the 320 bus from Chorley Street station to The Gerard Centre (Stop E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 320320
Walk to Ashton In Makerfield
Leaves from Accrington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Accrington
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ince (Manchester)
    108 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chorley Street
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 320320
    Wait for bus
    320
    St Helens
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Gerard Centre (Stop E)
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ashton In Makerfield
    Walk to
    Ashton In Makerfield
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Accrington to Ashton In Makerfield?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 156.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Accrington to Ashton In Makerfield?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 320.

  • Is there a direct train between Accrington and Ashton In Makerfield in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Accrington to Ashton In Makerfield in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Accrington station near Accrington to Blackpool South station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Ashton In Makerfield station near Ashton In Makerfield in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Accrington to Ashton In Makerfield in North West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Accrington and Ashton In Makerfield in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Accrington to get to Ashton In Makerfield in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Accrington station near Accrington in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Accrington and Ashton In Makerfield in North West?

    Get off the train at the Ashton In Makerfield stop, which is closest to Ashton In Makerfield in North West.

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