The average train between Birmingham and Ashington takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Ashington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Ashington. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Ashington at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 29m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Birmingham to Ashington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Ashington station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Birmingham to Ashington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Ashington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Birmingham to Ashington train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Ashington is 300.6 km. The road distance is 361 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h.