Bus from Ashington (Northumberland) to Newcastle upon Tyne
3 direct routes · 45–62 min · first bus 05:09, last bus 22:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newcastle upon Tyne as of 08:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ashington, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X21 | Arriva North East | ~61 min | 31 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 05:09 | 22:22 | Laburnum Terrace (sb) | Haymarket Barras Bridge (S-Bound) | Stakeford, Bomarsund, Bedlington, Nedderton, Hartford Bridge, Cramlington & 2 more |
| X22 | Arriva North East | ~62 min | 29 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 05:38 | 21:51 | Bus Station (Stand B) | Haymarket Barras Bridge (S-Bound) | Stakeford, Wansbeck Estate, Guide Post, Scotland Gate, Choppington, Bedlington & 4 more |
| X20 | Arriva North East | ~45 min | 13 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 18:00 | Bus Station (Stand B) | Haymarket Barras Bridge (S-Bound) | Gosforth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ashington on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X21 bus, X22 bus or X20 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ashington to Newcastle upon Tyne?
3 routes run directly from Ashington to Newcastle upon Tyne: the X21 (Arriva North East), the X22 (Arriva North East), the X20 (Arriva North East). The most frequent is the X21, 31 times each weekday — board at Laburnum Terrace (sb) and get off at Haymarket Barras Bridge (S-Bound), about 61 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ashington to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Between 45 minutes on the X20 and 62 on the X22, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Stakeford, Bomarsund, Bedlington, Nedderton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ashington to Newcastle upon Tyne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:09 and the last around 22:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ashington to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.