There are 4 ways to get from Falkirk to Washington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 42m£37–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 12m£16–26Drive 138.4 mi
- Drive from Falkirk to Washingtoncar 138.4 mi
2h 48m£35–50Train, line 56 bus
- Take the train from Falkirk High to Newcastletrain
- Take the bus from Monument Market Street to Vermontbus 56
2h 59m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Washington is to bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Washington is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Weir Street and arriving at Galleries Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Washington. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Heworth via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Falkirk and Washington is 157 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Falkirk to Washington, including transfers.
Falkirk to Washington bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Weir Street station.
Falkirk to Washington train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Washington is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Washington, England?
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Bus Station via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, Central Station, Heworth, and Interchange in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weir Street to Galleries Bus Station via Princes Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Weir Street to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
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Booking & Getting There
Falkirk to Washington bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Princes Street station.
Falkirk to Washington train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Washington is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Falkirk to Washington.
There are 2130+ hotels available in Washington.




