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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Washington is to bus via M&S which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 2m.

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 Asda and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

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 Gateshead via Sheffield and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Leicester to Washington?

The distance between Leicester and Washington is 204 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 11m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 FlixBus, depart from Asda 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 11m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via M&S, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Leicester to Washington bus arrive?

Leicester to Washington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street 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 11m
£105–153
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to John Dobson Streetbus Ukx010 / ...
6h 2m
£24–41
Drive 174.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Washingtoncar 174.1 mi
3h
£43–62
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
6h 30m
£76–181
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
6h 32m
£35–90
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 53m
£110–352

Leicester to Washington by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 203.2 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Galleries Bus Station via Sheffield, Newcastle, Central Station, Gateshead, and Interchange in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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