There are 7 ways to get from Cambridge to Washington by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 11m£90–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
9h£45–117Drive 224.4 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Washingtoncar 224.4 mi
3h 44m£56–80Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus
4h 55mTrain via Fawcett Street
- Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 23m£69–107Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 39m£73–234Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 21m£70–241
Cambridge to Washington by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Washington is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Washington is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge station to Washington. However, there are services departing from Drummer St Bus Station and arriving at Sunderland Highway via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Washington. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Heworth via Peterborough and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Cambridge and Washington is 246 miles. The road distance is 225.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Cambridge to Washington, including transfers.
Cambridge to Washington bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Drummer St Bus Station.
Cambridge to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Washington is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Washington, England?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Bus Station via Peterborough, Newcastle, Central Station, Heworth, and Interchange in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Sunderland Highway via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Interchange in around 9h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £20–110
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £20–110
Flights from Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–120
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cambridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cambridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Washington bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.
Cambridge to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Washington is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Cambridge to Washington.
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