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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Washington is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Washington is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Galleries Bus Station via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Washington. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Heworth via Sheffield and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Leicester to Washington?

The distance between Leicester and Washington is 205 miles. The road distance is 175.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Leicester to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Washington bus from?

Leicester to Washington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Washington train from?

Leicester to Washington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Washington?

The best way to get from Leicester to Washington is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Eldon Square Bus Station, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Leicester to Washington bus arrive?

Leicester to Washington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newcastle Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Washington train arrive?

Leicester to Washington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Washington is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Leicester to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

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Leicester to Washington - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Washington by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 6m
£104–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Interchangebus Uk010
6h 22m
£20–36
Bus via Eldon Square Bus Station
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
6h 21m
£35–90
Drive 174.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Washingtoncar 174.1 mi
3h
£43–62
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
6h 21m
£65–151
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 45m
£109–358

Leicester to Washington by bus and foot

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Distance: 203.6 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Washington, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Bus Station via Sheffield, Newcastle, Central Station, Heworth, and Interchange in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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