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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ashington is to bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ashington is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ashington?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ashington via Birmingham New Street and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ashington?

The distance between Cardiff and Ashington is 331 miles. The road distance is 323.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ashington without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 37m and costs £55 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Cardiff to Ashington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ashington train from?

Cardiff to Ashington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ashington?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ashington is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 37m and costs £55 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ashington train arrive?

Cardiff to Ashington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ashington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ashington is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Cardiff to Ashington.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Ashington?

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Where can I stay near Ashington?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Ashington.

Cardiff to Ashington - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Ashington by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 37m
£57–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
10h 30m
£19–55
Drive 321.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ashingtoncar 321.8 mi
5h 38m
£78–112
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Ashingtontrain
4h 58m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
6h 54m
£70–490
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
7h 39m
£64–215
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
6h 1m
£96–359
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 55m
£43–193

Cardiff to Ashington by train

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 329.1 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ashington, Northumberland, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ashington via Birmingham New Street and Newcastle in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne once daily. Tickets cost £19–55 and the journey takes 9h 10m. FlixBus-eu also services this route once daily.

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