There are 8 ways to get from Cheltenham to Washington by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 59m£120–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus
8h 21m£31–51Drive 242.7 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Washingtoncar 242.7 mi
4h 8m£61–88Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus
4h 16mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
8h 21m£43–64Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus
5h 24mTrain to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 54m£91–231Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus
6h 8m
Cheltenham to Washington by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Washington is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Washington is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Galleries Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Washington. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Heworth via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Washington is 272 miles. The road distance is 244.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £120 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cheltenham to Washington, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Washington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Washington is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 21m.
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.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–190
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £110–180
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Washington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Washington is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Cheltenham to Washington.
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