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How to get fromLeicester to Washingtonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 26m
    £89–133
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asda to Interchangebus bus Uk010
    6h 33m
    £23–36
  3. Drive  174.1 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Washingtoncar car 174.1 mi
    3h
    £43–62
  4. Bus via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    6h 37m
    £33–54

Leicester to Washington by train and subway

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leicester, England and Washington, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to South Hylton via Sheffield, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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