There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Washington by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from York to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 4m£137–210Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
9h 21m£57–173Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Interchangebus 815
9h 12m£81–170Drive 274.1 mi
- Drive from Reading to Washingtoncar 274.1 mi
4h 45m£69–99Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus
3h 55mTrain to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus
3h 53mTrain to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus
4h 49mTrain to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 57m£114–389Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 24m£140–473
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Washington is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Washington is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Washington. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Parkway via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Washington. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Heworth via York and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Reading and Washington is 308 miles. The road distance is 275.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Washington without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £130 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Reading to Washington, including transfers.
Reading to Washington bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Washington is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Washington, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Bus Station via York, Newcastle, Central Station, Heworth, and Interchange in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Parkway via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Interchange in around 9h 12m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–190
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Train from Reading to York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £110–160
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from York to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–31
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- RailAir
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Washington bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Reading to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Washington is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Reading to Washington.
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