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

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Southampton by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DCA - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    11h 17m
    £416–1,341

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to London Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane IAD - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    12h 16m
    £224–707

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DCA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain train
    12h 10m
    £404–1,088

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Southampton Airport

    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 Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane IAD - SOU
    12h 55m
    £253–957

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BWI - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    12h 12m
    £253–1,359

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,727.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Southampton. However, you can fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, then take the train to Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to Clapham Junction, then take the train to Southampton Central.

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