There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Ashington by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Preston to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station Stand P to Fifth AvenueX21
5h 14m£23–117Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Blackpool North to BoltonBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-TyneUk073
8h 32m£17–45Bus
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station121
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson Street
8h 2m£20–51Drive 138.2 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Ashington138.2 mi
3h 1m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to LeedsBlackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to NewcastleLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
5h 38m£32–139
Blackpool to Ashington by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Ashington is to train and bus which costs £16 - £45 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Ashington is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Ashington. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Fifth Avenue via Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Blackpool and Ashington is 188 miles. The road distance is 139 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Ashington without a car is to train and bus via Carlisle which takes 5h 14m and costs £23 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Blackpool to Ashington, including transfers.
Blackpool to Ashington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Ashington is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs £19 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 5h 38m.
Blackpool to Ashington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Ashington is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Blackpool to Ashington.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Ashington, Northumberland, England?
You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Fifth Avenue via Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station Stand P in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackpool North to Fifth Avenue via Leeds, Newcastle, and Haymarket Bus Station Stand P in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Haymarket Bus Station Stand P to Fifth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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