What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ashington?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ashington is to car ferry and drive which costs £45 - £110 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Ashington?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ashington is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs £60 - £200.

How far is it from Belfast to Ashington?

The distance between Belfast and Ashington is 227 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Ashington without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Ashington without a car is to car ferry and Bus and train which takes 10h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Ashington?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Belfast to Ashington, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ashington?

There are 1900+ hotels available in Ashington.

Belfast to Ashington - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and Bus

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Ashington by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Ashingtontrain
4h 7m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ashingtoncar
5h 55m
£47–102
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
10h 57m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
11h 39m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
12h 4m
£106–455
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 20m
£61–192
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Ashingtontrain
5h 50m
Bus and ferry, bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
12h 4m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
12h 30m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Ashington.

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Distance: 226.1 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ashington, Northumberland, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ashington. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, then take the train to Ashington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Ashington via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 10h 57m.

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