With a variety of handy tools and great services available, it’s never been easier to travel around by public transport. New technology means you don’t have to wait around at bus stops, many buses and trains now have WiFi on board, cashless ticket options and more!
Woodhorn Meadows is in a great location for those wanting to undertake trips by public transport. In addition to a number of handy bus services which pass close to your home, Ashington train station is also around a 20-minute walk away. This makes it easy and convenient to leave the car at home, whether travelling locally, heading to destinations such as Blyth, Alnwick or Newcastle, or travelling further afield.
Ashington station has regular services to Newcastle Central, stopping at local stations along the way. It takes around 35 minutes to reach Newcastle, from where connecting trains are available to a huge range of regional and national destinations.
Key Local Bus Services
Your nearest bus stops are currently located on Hunstanton or Manley View, just a short walk from the new homes at Woodhorn Meadows. As development progresses, however, local services will be diverted to pass through the site, so keep an eye out for news and updates.
Below are the key services stopping nearby:
Service 1 is operated by Arriva and runs between Blyth and Widdrington Station.
The number 1 runs every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sunday, stopping at the bus stops along Hunstanton.
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Service X20 is operated by Arriva, and operates between Newcastle and Ashington and Alnwick.
Services run hourly Monday to Saturday, with no service on a Sunday – stopping at the bus stops along Hunstanton.
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Service 35 is operated by Arriva, and operates from Morpeth to Newbiggin and Woodhorn.
Services run every 20 minutes Monday to Friday, every 30 minutes on a Saturday and hourly on a Sunday – stopping at the bus stops along Manley View.
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Planning your Journey
There are now a number of great options available for those looking to plan a journey by public transport. There’s no need to spend loads of time flicking through timetables to figure out which services work best for you – online journey planners can do that for you!
Our guide to planning a journey by public transport has everything you need to know, including links to some of the great online tools.
Paying for your Journey
Catching the bus or train no longer has to mean fumbling around for change before hopping on to pay the driver or conductor in a rush! There are so many different ways to pay for your journey now that you may feel a little spoilt for choice!
It’s also important to check that you aren’t paying too much. Whilst paying for single or return tickets is OK for occasional or one off journeys, those who travel more frequently by bus and/or rail can save some significant cash by choosing monthly or annual passes.
Check out our guide to ticket options in the local area for more information!
Real Time Information & Apps
Gone are the days of standing around waiting for your bus or train with little idea when it will turn up. Real time information makes it easy to find out exactly where your ride is at, helping you plan when to leave the house, office or coffee shop.
Bus operator apps have proved to offer a real step change when it comes to real time bus information. They display the exact location of your bus on a handy map, in a very similar style to the Uber app which many are now familiar with. If you are undertaking a journey by bus we’d advise that trying out an app is a must, and to help you out we’ve pulled together a handy guide to getting most from bus operator apps.
Support & Updates
Confused by timetables or just not sure which bus is best to catch?
Did you know we can plan your journey for you?
Just let us know where you’re travelling to and we will provide you with an interactive journey plan that clearly sets out your options, with easy to follow, step by step instructions and a handy map.
Get in touch now to get support with your journey.
We’ve also put together a list of helpful Twitter feeds that will keep you up to date with any delays or services changes across the local area:
Arriva North East (@arrivanortheast)
Tyne and Wear Metro (@My_Metro)
Network Rail (@networkrail)
Arriva have web pages devoted to giving service updates and information on any planned disruptions, view them here: