Ever since the Metrolink came to Ashton, that became the cooler and more common way of getting into…read moretown, but Ashton-under-Lyne Railway Station isn't given the credit it deserves, it provides services into Manchester Victoria in around ten minutes, with services hourly. In the opposite direction, services go into Stalybridge, again with one train per hour. The station is fairly clean, services are limited as expected for a Category E station. There are toilets, however, they do require a key, it can be a little annoying having to find a staff member though, as far as I'm aware the station is only staffed at certain times, so I'm not sure what happens with the toilets when the staff go home. There is a small waiting shelter providing seating and shelter. There are ramps and lifts to get to the platforms. The town's bus and Metrolink station are both a short walk away, allowing you to continue your journey. 3* - Although fairly quiet ever since the Metrolink came to town, despite not being too impressive, it provides adequate transport facilities and is nice to have in Ashton-Under-Lyne.

The station has been modernised with Ramps and a Lift to the Platforms. It also has one Disabled…read moretoilet at rear of the offices (Radar Key Needed) or ask at the ticket office for the Key. There is a small waiting office on the platform that also house the ticket office and a snack machine. The Metro paper is availible FREE in the mornings on the platform. The waiting room is well lit and clean and tidy, staff are helpful and there is always a well stocked selection of Time tables and leaflets on show. There is a small carpark at the front of the station with some restrictions. Ashton-Under-Lyne Bus station is across the road. Ikea is a 10 Minute walk from the Train station and the town centre and Ashton Market is across the Road.

30th January 2024 neither of 2 waiting rooms open. Very cold wait for train. Not acceptable.read more

I am sure the ticket office is much more efficient these days and its true that it does look…read morecleaner and, you know, more like Manchester Piccadilly but this train station has always been one of the nice old fashioned ones. That you thought could stand the test of time. Of course they couldn't touch the legendary buffet bar on the platform to Huddersfield (right at the end) so what we've been left with is a shiny new front and the same old school platforms and actual railway bit. Hmm. Its like walking back in time, the closer you get to the trains. Very odd. The time to Manchester Victoria is about 15 minutes and obviously the planning people realised that a lot of people drive here in order to make the whole thing less than half an hour - so the extra parking spaces were at least a sensible idea. I've got to say that the one thing that hasn't changed are the fantastic views from the Manchester/ Liverpool platform of rows of houses, churches and hills. This quaint area hasn't changed that much after all ...

This small train station with Ramp acess to both platforms is unmanded at all times. It is situated…read moreon Levenshule road in Gorton, there is no regular bus service from this station and it is a good 15 minute walk to Hyde road which gives acess to bus services. There is a small Newsagents across the road incase you miss a train or your train is delayed. If you are unsure of the time check the timetable before The Station is dimly lit at night and can make you feel a bit unsafe if you are on your own as both sides of the platforms are edged by bushes. The Platforms have no Rubbish facilities and can be quite dirty and untidy at times. Services to Manchester take approx 6 mins and services through to New Mills upto 25min. I would not recomend this station to anyone travelling on there own at night, and it does not have a very good service

I feel a tad bit mean for only giving this station a three star. But someone might see this and…read moreagree with me. All other stations have been updated such as Stalybridge and Greenfield. Sadly they missed little old Mossley out for some reason. It is in need of an update, whether they are planning on that I do not know but this is one old fashioned railway station. The ticket master guy is now my friend as I use the train all the time so it is nice to see a friendly face in the morning. Others may not think so. Another problem with this station is that some trains do not stop here, as it is not considered a major station even though every morning it is crammed full. So you have to be careful of that. Trains do run into Manchester every hour and also on the other side, they go to Huddersfield. Beware if you are going to Huddersfield as the price is around £9.00 return as you cross the county border into Yorkshire. There is seating available at the station but on them cold mornings all you want is heat especially if the train is running late! An update is needed for the Mossley folk. A great looking building though from the outside!

This is my local station and yes it still looks and feels like a 19th century station, however it…read morehas a good car park, now with CCTV. For me the biggest issue is that returning from Manchester with a children's buggy you have to go via HUDDERSFIELD to avoid the stairs, so forget about disabled access.

Newton Heath & Moston Metrolink Station is on the Oldham and Rochdale Line on the Manchester…read moreMetrolink network, from here you can get trams into East Didsbury, via the city centre, or in the opposite direction towards Rochdale. From here, you can get into Exchange Square for Manchester city centre in just 8 minutes, with the terminus stations for East Didsbury and Rochdale, taking 34 minutes and 40 minutes respectively. The station is one of the few on the Metrolink system to include a singular multi-directional platform, with trams in both directions using the same platform, so do be careful to make sure you get on the right tram. Being a former railway station that was converted to Metrolink in 2012, you may see the odd freight train pass, which is pretty cool. The station is pretty much your average Metrolink station, accessed by a small number of steps or ramped access from street level. The station has adequate shelter to protect from rain and live departure boards, one thing I like is how they have a separate board for each direction, to remove confusion. There isn't much around the station, and street parking can get full quickly so it is only centred towards residents of the local area. 3*

A pretty standard Metrolink station but with only one platform used…read more The trams from here are very regular to which you would expect. There's 2 ticket stations and is generally a clean station

Ashton West Metrolink is on the Ashton-Eccles line, it is the second to last stop on the line,…read morein-between Ashton Moss going towards Eccles (via the city centre) and Ashton-Under-Lyne, the terminus. The stop is pretty modern, it seems to be well maintained even though it is one of the least used stations on the network. It is close to Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer and Ashton Moss restaurants including Nando's, Five Guys and Cineworld, it is a good location. Bus services service this station, mainly from Stagecoach, coming from Ashton interchange. A useful station as it makes it easier to get to the retail park and supermarkets if you are a pedestrian and don't want to walk across the poor pavements and roundabouts. It can get pretty cold and I do prefer Ashton Interchange if you are heading into town, as obviously you can hop on the tram a few minutes before it departs with it being the terminus station, but still, this isn't a bad stop on the Metrolink. 3*

Belle Vue Train Station is Ideal For The Dog Track at Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium and Speedway…read moretrack. Its a 5 minute Walk from the Station. There are No Facilitys at This Unmanned Station, Tickets can be purchased from the Guard on the Train. Access to the Platforms is from gates situated on Hyde Road and are stepped Ramps. The Station has small shelters and some seating on each platform, but they are very small. The Station is dimly lit a night and can feel quite unsafe if you are on your own. There is a small Somerfield and KFC across the road and a large new Tescos, near Gorton Market a 5 minute walk up the road. There is also a Hotel on the Corner opposite the Dog Track if you wanted to make a weekend of it!!

Godley railway station serves the Godley area of Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester, England. It is…read more8 1/2 miles (14 km) east of Manchester Piccadilly on the Manchester-Glossop Line. It was built to replace the original Godley Junction station. It is placed above a bridge, hence the narrow platforms. Unlike most stations built on the line (with the exception of Flowery Field), it is built on wooden stilts, unlike the stone platforms built for the Woodhead Line.