There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Ashington by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 34m£91–139Bus via M&S
cheapest- Take the bus from Asda to John Dobson Streetbus Ukx010 / ...
6h 13m£30–47Drive 195.7 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Ashingtoncar 195.7 mi
3h 28m£49–70Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
6h 52m£70–155Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
6h 38m£36–62Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Ashingtontrain
5h 44m
Leicester to Ashington by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ashington is to bus via M&S which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Ashington is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £70.
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 13m.
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.
The distance between Leicester and Ashington is 216 miles. The road distance is 196.8 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Ashington without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Leicester to Ashington, including transfers.
Leicester to Ashington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Ashington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
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 £29 - £50 and takes 6h 13m.
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 £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–180
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £40–190
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–230
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 48 49 50
- Website
- Northumberland Line
Train from Newcastle to Ashington
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Northumberland Line
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Asda to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guideWant to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guideWhich London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guideBooking & Getting There
Leicester to Ashington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newcastle Coach Station.
Leicester to Ashington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Ashington is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Leicester to Ashington.
Book your Leicester to Ashington train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Leicester to Ashington bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 2003+ hotels available in Ashington.