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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Washington by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Horshamtrain train Peterborough - Horsham / ...
    6h 57m
    £155–225

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    5h 18m
    £51–174

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Ukxn10
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Marine Paradebus bus 025
    13h 14m
    £61–217

  4. Drive 425.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Washingtoncar car 425.8 mi
    7h 50m
    £103–149

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, line 23 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Stocks Meadbus bus
    4h 32m

  6. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Horshamtrain train Peterborough - Horsham / ...
    8h 47m
    £148–280

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, subway, train, line 23 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Victoria stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Horshamtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Stocks Meadbus bus
    5h 48m

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Three Bridgestrain train
    5h 52m
    £72–208

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Horshamtrain train
    6h 11m
    £110–334

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train, line 23 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Victoria stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Horshamtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Stocks Meadbus bus
    6h 11m

  11. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    6h 24m
    £108–264

Edinburgh to Washington by train and bus

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Washington, West Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stocks Mead via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Horsham, and Railway Station in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Stocks Mead via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Marine Parade in around 13h 14m.

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