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There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Washington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via York

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Yorktrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 13m
    £122–201

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland Interchangebus bus Ukn10
    9h 48m
    £57–83

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Interchangebus bus 815
    9h 7m
    £71–110

  4. Drive  274.1 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Washingtoncar car 274.1 mi
    4h 46m
    £68–98

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus bus
    4h 5m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    5h 43m
    £130–200

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus bus
    3h 52m

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus bus
    4h 50m

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 15m
    £112–368

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 23m
    £138–451

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 42m
    £100–299

Reading to Washington by train, subway, and bus

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Bus Station via York, Newcastle, Central Station, Heworth, and Interchange in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Teal Farm via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Interchange in around 9h 7m.

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