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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ashington is to bus which costs £16 - £30 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ashington is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ashington?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Ashington via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ashington?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ashington is 142 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ashington without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Edinburgh to Ashington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ashington train from?

Edinburgh to Ashington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ashington?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ashington is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £30 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ashington train arrive?

Edinburgh to Ashington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ashington?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ashington is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Ashington.

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

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Where can I stay near Ashington?

There are 846+ hotels available in Ashington.

Edinburgh to Ashington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ashington by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Ashingtontrain Newcastle - Ashington / ...
2h 22m
£39–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
3h 37m
£16–30
Drive 99.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ashingtoncar 99.2 mi
2h 9m
£25–36
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
3h 39m
£19–50

Edinburgh to Ashington by train

207Weekly Trains

2h 22mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 141.2 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ashington, Northumberland, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ashington via Newcastle in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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