Cardiff to Ashington Trains

Cardiff to Ashington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ashington takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Ashington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 52m
Duration: 332 mi
Distance: £173
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 35m

£143–221

Cardiff to Ashington train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Ashington. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Ashington at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:32 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:32 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:32 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:32 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:32 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:32 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:45 AM → 6:33 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 8:34 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 10:33 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes

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