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

The cheapest way to get from London to Washington is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Washington is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Washington. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Parkway via Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from London to Washington?

The distance between London and Washington is 277 miles. The road distance is 271 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from London to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Washington bus from?

London to Washington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Washington?

The best way to get from London to Washington is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the London to Washington bus arrive?

London to Washington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sunderland Interchange station.

Can I drive from London to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Washington is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from London to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1985+ hotels available in Washington.

London to Washington - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from London to Washington by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 11m
£41–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
6h 33m
£17–40
Drive 269.4 mi
1. Drive from London to Washingtoncar 269.4 mi
4h 40m
£65–94
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the bus from Heworth Interchange to Concord Bus Stationbus
3h 31m
£67–275
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Wharton Park to Washington Retail Parkbus 50
4h
£48–144
Train via Fawcett Street
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
4h 2m
£35–75
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 19m
£95–277
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 29m
£90–331
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 30m
£89–345

London to Washington by bus

154Weekly Buses

6h 33mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 275.1 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between London, England and Washington, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–120 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Sunderland Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £13–29 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route every 2 hours.

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