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How to get fromWashington to Sunderlandby plane, train, subway, or bus

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

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  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 Newcastletrain train
    11h 58m
    £384–1,399

  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 Newcastletrain train
    12h 59m
    £201–715

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    12h 57m

  4. 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 Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain train
    19h 32m
    £479–1,733

  5. 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 Newcastletrain train
    16h 28m
    £323–643

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane PHL - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    14h 9m
    £509–1,274

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,599.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Sunderland. However, you can fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street, walk to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Newcastle, then take the train to Sunderland. 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 Terminal, then take the bus to Fawcett Street.

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