The average train between Reading and Ashington takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Ashington. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Ashington at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Ashington station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Reading to Ashington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Ashington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Reading to Ashington train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Ashington is 415.6 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Ashington via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 52m.