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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    4h 21m
    £89–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Asdabus bus Uk010
    6h 33m
    £23–36

  3. Drive  174.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Leicestercar car 174.6 mi
    3h
    £44–64

  4. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    6h 4m

  5. Bus via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    7h 23m
    £32–58

  6. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    4h 2m

Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a subway from South Hylton to Leicester via Central Station, Newcastle, and Sheffield in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Asda every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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