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How to get fromBirmingham to Washingtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Birmingham to Washington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    3h 33m
    £95–139
  2. Bus via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    6h 27m
    £23–35
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133
    5h 51m
    £30–50
  4. Drive  194.5 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Washingtoncar car 194.5 mi
    3h 18m
    £49–70
  5. Fly Birmingham Airport to Newcastle, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BHX - NCL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus bus
    5h 18m
  6. Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    5h 10m
    £71–201
  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus bus
    5h 5m

Birmingham to Washington by train, subway, and bus

Calendar149Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Washington, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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