Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ashington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ashington

With a population of 27,670, Ashington is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ashington has to offer.

When to visit Ashington

Ashington in November
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashington in November
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ashington in July, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 17 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ashington, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Ashington

Plane

When flying to Ashington, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Ashington include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Ashington departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashington, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Ashington to London takes 2h 47m and costs around £179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashington is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 120 miles from Ashington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashington, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ashington takes 115 miles and will cost you around £8. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ashington, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Ashington include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Ashington departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashington, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Ashington to London takes 2h 47m and costs around £179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashington is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 120 miles from Ashington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashington, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ashington takes 115 miles and will cost you around £8. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Ashington

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Ashington

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashington

Most booked hotels in Ashington

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The Commissioners Quay Inn - The Inn Collection Group
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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The Diamond Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Premier Inn Ashington
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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The Portland
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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The Tavern Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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The Half Moon Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Ashington

Hiring a car in Ashington costs £30 per day, on average, or £90 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ashington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ashington is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ashington costs £30 per day, on average, or £90 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ashington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ashington is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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