Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ashington (Northumberland)
3 direct routes · 37–56 min · first bus 06:23, last bus 23:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ashington (Northumberland) as of 11:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 | ~50 min | 30 | Sat 28 · Sun 15 | 06:23 | 23:27 | High Street - Woodbine Street (N-Bound) | North Seaton Rd north end (N-bound) | Gosforth, Seaton Burn, Cramlington, Hartford Bridge, Nedderton, Bedlington & 2 more |
| X22 | Arriva North East | ~56 min | 29 | Sat 28 · Sun 15 | 06:53 | 22:58 | High Street - Woodbine Street (N-Bound) | Bus Station (Stand F) | Gosforth, Seaton Burn, Cramlington, Hartford Bridge, Bedlington, Choppington & 4 more |
| X20 | Arriva North East | ~37 min | 13 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:27 | 18:57 | High Street - Woodbine Street (N-Bound) | Bus Station (Stand F) | Gosforth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
Fares from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ashington
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ashington?
3 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ashington: the X21 (Arriva North East), the X22 (Arriva North East), the X20 (Arriva North East). The most frequent is the X21, 30 times each weekday — board at High Street - Woodbine Street (N-Bound) and get off at North Seaton Rd north end (N-bound), about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ashington?
Between 37 minutes on the X20 and 56 on the X22, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gosforth, Seaton Burn, Cramlington, Hartford Bridge and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ashington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:23 and the last around 23:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ashington?
Adult singles from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ashington: £2.50 on the X21 and X22 (Arriva North East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.