There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Washington by train, bus, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
4h 4m£43–81Bus via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073
6h 3m£18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
5h 46m£23–37Drive 129.4 mi
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Washingtoncar 129.4 mi
2h 38m£33–47Train, subway
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
- Take the subway from Central Station to South Hyltonsubway Grn
4h 5m£46–96
Greater Manchester to Washington by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Washington is to bus via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne which costs £17 - £26 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Washington. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Sunderland Highway via Manchester Central Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Washington. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Heworth via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Washington is 159 miles. The road distance is 130.1 miles.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Greater Manchester to Washington, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to Washington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Greater Manchester to Washington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Washington is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Washington, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Greater Manchester to Washington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.
Greater Manchester to Washington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Washington is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Greater Manchester to Washington.
There are 2117+ hotels available in Washington.










