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

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There are 6 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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    11h 40m
    £394–1,401

  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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    12h 47m
    £229–783

  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 Gatwick Airport to Chichestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain train
    13h 30m
    £389–1,101

  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
    £253–956

  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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    12h 43m
    £238–1,389

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane PHL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    14h 2m
    £467–1,142

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

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,730.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 40m

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 Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, take the train to Reading, then take the train to Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to Chichester, then take the train to Southampton Central.

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