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

The cheapest way to get from London to Washington is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Washington is to train and subway which takes 3h 26m and costs £90 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Washington station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Galleries Bus Station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between London and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from London to Washington. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at South Hylton via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from London to Washington?

The distance between London and Washington is 284 miles. The road distance is 271 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Washington without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h 26m and costs £90 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from London to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Washington bus from?

London to Washington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Washington train from?

London to Washington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Washington?

The best way to get from London to Washington is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the London to Washington bus arrive?

London to Washington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the London to Washington train arrive?

London to Washington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from London to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Washington is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from London to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 2156+ hotels available in Washington.

London to Washington - 8 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from London to Washington by train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the subway from Central Station to South Hyltonsubway Grn
3h 26m
£94–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
6h 26m
£30–75
Drive 269.4 mi
1. Drive from London to Washingtoncar 269.4 mi
4h 41m
£67–96
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus
3h 31m
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
4h 4m
£70–110
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus
4h 17m
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 37m
£117–378
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 40m
£111–356

London to Washington by train and subway

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Distance: 282 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Grand Central Trains operates a train from King's Cross to Sunderland every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 23m.

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