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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Washington is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Washington is to train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Washington. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Sunderland Highway via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Washington?

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 5m.

How far is it from Reading to Washington?

The distance between Reading and Washington is 308 miles. The road distance is 276 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Washington without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Reading to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Washington bus from?

Reading to Washington bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Washington train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Washington?

The best way to get from Reading to Washington is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Reading to Washington bus arrive?

Reading to Washington bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Washington train arrive?

Reading to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Reading to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Washington is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Reading to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 2143+ hotels available in Washington.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 5m
£149–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
9h 10m
£57–88
Drive 274.4 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Washingtoncar 274.4 mi
4h 41m
£67–97
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3h 57m
£61–275
Bus via Parkway
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10
9h 33m
£57–88
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3h 57m
£106–227
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 52m
£71–163
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 57m
£119–390

Reading to Washington by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 306.1 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Sunderland Highway via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Interchange in around 9h 10m.

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