The average train between Nottingham and Ashington takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Ashington. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Ashington at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Ashington station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Nottingham to Ashington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Nottingham to Ashington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ashington station.
Book your Nottingham to Ashington train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northumberland Line.
The distance between Nottingham and Ashington is 248.7 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Ashington via Grantham and Newcastle in around 4h 14m.