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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cheltenham to Washington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastletrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 59m
    £120–176
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus bus
    8h 21m
    £31–51
  3. Drive  242.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Washingtoncar car 242.7 mi
    4h 8m
    £61–88
  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
    4h 16m
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    8h 21m
    £43–64
  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus bus
    5h 24m
  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    5h 54m
    £91–231
  8. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus bus
    6h 8m

Cheltenham to Washington by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Washington, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–180 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Galleries Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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