Rome2Rio

How to get fromWashington to Durhamby plane, train, or subway

Find Transport to Durham

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Durham by plane, train, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DCA - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    12h 5m
    £390–1,406

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane IAD - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    13h 6m
    £207–722

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane IAD - NCL
    12h 54m
    £208–767

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane IAD - LBA
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain train
    15h 30m
    £314–625

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane IAD - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain train
    15h 30m
    £321–657

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane IAD - MME
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    19h 9m
    £483–1,749

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£246Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Washington to Durham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,601.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Durham, England?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Durham. However, you can fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street, walk to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Durham. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, then take the train to Durham.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides