What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Washington is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Washington is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Washington Galleries Bus Station via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Washington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at South Hylton via Birmingham New Street and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Washington?

The distance between Cardiff and Washington is 330 miles. The road distance is 302 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Washington without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 17m and costs £60 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Washington?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Cardiff to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Washington bus from?

Cardiff to Washington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Washington train from?

Cardiff to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Washington?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Washington is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 17m and costs £60 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff to Washington bus arrive?

Cardiff to Washington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Washington train arrive?

Cardiff to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Washington is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Cardiff to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1976+ hotels available in Washington.

Cardiff to Washington - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Washington by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to NewcastleReading - Newcastle / ...
6h 17m
£61–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Sunderland Interchange
9h 35m
£24–58
Drive 300.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Washington300.2 mi
5h 6m
£74–106
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4h 35m
£53–136
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to DurhamCardiff Central - Edinburgh
7h 35m
£86–223
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to DurhamManchester Airport - Newcastle / ...
9h 23m
£78–200
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
5h 50m
£107–373
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
6h 30m
£63–221

Cardiff to Washington by train and subway

102Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Washington.

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Distance: 328 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Washington, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to South Hylton via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Washington Galleries Bus Station via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Sunderland Interchange in around 9h 35m.

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