The average train between Ashington and Cardiff takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Ashington to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Ashington and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashington is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ashington to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ashington station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Ashington to Cardiff train services, operated by Northumberland Line, depart from Newcastle station.
Ashington to Cardiff train services, operated by Northumberland Line, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Ashington to Cardiff train tickets online with Northumberland Line and Cross Country.
The distance between Ashington and Cardiff is 424.9 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Ashington to Cardiff Central via Newcastle and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 47m.