The average train between Manchester and Ashington takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 hourly between Manchester and Ashington. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Ashington at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Ashington station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Manchester to Ashington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Ashington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ashington station.
Book your Manchester to Ashington train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northumberland Line.
The distance between Manchester and Ashington is 193.6 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Ashington via Newcastle in around 3h 26m.