The average train between York and Ashington takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 York and Ashington. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Ashington at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Ashington. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Ashington station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
York to Ashington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Ashington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ashington station.
Book your York to Ashington train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Ashington is 139.1 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from York to Ashington via Newcastle in around 1h 50m.