There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 36m£48–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
4h 11m£14–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Washington120 mi
2h 30mDrive 120 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washingtoncar 120 mi
2h 30m£29–42Bus via Vermont
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
5h 3m£30–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Galleries Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Heworth via Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Washington is 139 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Washington, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington.
There are 2162+ hotels available in Washington.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Washington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





























