The average train between Inverness and Ashington takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Inverness and Ashington. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Ashington at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Ashington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Ashington station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Inverness to Ashington train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Ashington train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Inverness to Ashington train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Ashington is 303.9 km. The road distance is 525 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Ashington via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle in around 5h 59m.