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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ashington is to bus via M&S which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Ashington is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Ashington?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Ashington. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at John Dobson Street via Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Ashington?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Ashington via Sheffield and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Leicester to Ashington?

The distance between Leicester and Ashington is 216 miles. The road distance is 196.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Ashington without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Leicester to Ashington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ashington bus from?

Leicester to Ashington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ashington train from?

Leicester to Ashington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Ashington?

The best way to get from Leicester to Ashington is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via M&S, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Leicester to Ashington bus arrive?

Leicester to Ashington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newcastle Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Ashington train arrive?

Leicester to Ashington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Ashington?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Ashington is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Leicester to Ashington.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ashington?

There are 1995+ hotels available in Ashington.

Leicester to Ashington - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Ashington by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 34m
£91–139
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to John Dobson Streetbus Ukx010 / ...
6h 14m
£29–47
Drive 195.7 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Ashingtoncar 195.7 mi
3h 28m
£49–71
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
6h 52m
£69–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
6h 38m
£34–59
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Ashingtontrain
5h 43m

Leicester to Ashington by train

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Distance: 214.3 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Ashington via Sheffield and Newcastle in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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