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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ashington is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ashington is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs £110 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Ashington?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ashington via Paddington, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Reading to Ashington?

The distance between Reading and Ashington is 325 miles. The road distance is 297.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ashington without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 51m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Reading to Ashington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ashington train from?

Reading to Ashington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Ashington?

The best way to get from Reading to Ashington is to train via London which takes 4h 51m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Reading to Ashington train arrive?

Reading to Ashington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Ashington?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Ashington is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Reading to Ashington.

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

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Where can I stay near Ashington?

There are 2032+ hotels available in Ashington.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 51m
£100–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10
10h 12m
£62–96
Drive 296 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Ashingtoncar 296 mi
5h 10m
£73–105
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Ashingtontrain
4h 28m
£72–288
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 43m
£158–223
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Ashingtontrain
4h 23m
£111–237
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 20m
£85–184
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 14m
£122–379

Reading to Ashington by train and subway

207Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 323.4 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Ashington, Northumberland, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Ashington via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Ashington via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Manors in around 10h 12m.

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