What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Washington is to bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Washington is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £40 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Galleries Bus Station via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Washington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Heworth via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Washington?

The distance between Edinburgh and Washington is 132 miles. The road distance is 113.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Washington without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £40 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Washington?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Washington bus from?

Edinburgh to Washington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Washington train from?

Edinburgh to Washington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Washington?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Washington is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Washington bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Washington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Washington train arrive?

Edinburgh to Washington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Washington is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 2121+ hotels available in Washington.

Edinburgh to Washington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Washington by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
1h 54m
£40–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
3h 9m
£10–18
Drive 112.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Washingtoncar 112.9 mi
2h 29m
£28–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Galleries Bus Stationbus X1 / ...
2h 17m

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Distance: 131.2 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, 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 £10–18 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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