The average train between Plymouth and Ashington takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 every 3 hours between Plymouth and Ashington. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 3:27 PM which arrives into Ashington at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Ashington station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Plymouth to Ashington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Ashington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Plymouth to Ashington train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Plymouth and Ashington is 561.7 km. The road distance is 728 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £230–330 and the journey takes 7h 11m.