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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ashington is to bus via Sheffield which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ashington is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Ashington?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at John Dobson Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Ashington?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Ashington via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Ashington?

The distance between Birmingham and Ashington is 226 miles. The road distance is 217.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ashington without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £120 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Birmingham to Ashington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ashington bus from?

Birmingham to Ashington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ashington train from?

Birmingham to Ashington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Ashington?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ashington is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £120 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Birmingham to Ashington bus arrive?

Birmingham to Ashington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Ashington train arrive?

Birmingham to Ashington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Ashington?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Ashington is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Birmingham to Ashington.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Ashington?

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Where can I stay near Ashington?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 1m
£120–170
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 9m
£31–54
Drive 216 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Ashingtoncar 216 mi
3h 47m
£53–76
Fly Birmingham Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
5h 55m
£62–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
6h 54m
£40–100
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 43m
£87–169
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 28m
£85–221
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Ashingtontrain
5h 52m
£104–370
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 18m
£166–325

Birmingham to Ashington by train

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Distance: 224.3 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Ashington via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, John Dobson Street, and Manors in around 6h 9m.

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