The average train between Whitehaven and Ashington takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven and Ashington. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitehaven is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Ashington at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven station and arriving at Ashington station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Whitehaven to Ashington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.
Whitehaven to Ashington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Whitehaven to Ashington train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Northumberland Line.
The distance between Whitehaven and Ashington is 146.9 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Whitehaven to Ashington via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 3h 58m.