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 £35 - £70 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ashington is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs £65 - £150.

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 Derby and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ashington?

The distance between Cardiff and Ashington is 335 miles. The road distance is 323.4 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 which takes 6h 47m and costs £160 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 which takes 6h 47m and costs £160 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ashington train arrive?

Cardiff to Ashington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ashington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ashington is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 2032+ hotels available in Ashington.

Cardiff to Ashington - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 47m
£162–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
10h 12m
£39–68
Drive 321.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ashingtoncar 321.5 mi
5h 39m
£79–114
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
5h 1m
£65–147
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastletrain Manchester Piccadilly - Newcastle / ...
7h 48m
£123–212
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
10h 39m
£61–149
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 34m
£142–307
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 18m
£134–402
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 48m
£105–268

Cardiff to Ashington by train

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Ashington.

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Distance: 332.9 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ashington via Derby and Newcastle in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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