There are 9 ways to get from Swindon to Washington by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 48m£126–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
9h 51m£41–92Drive 264.5 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Washingtoncar 264.5 mi
4h 41m£66–95Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
- Take the train from Swindon 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 17mTrain
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 19m£128–213Bus via Milton Keynes
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
10h 42m£47–78Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus
4h 24mTrain, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
- Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
- 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
5h 7mTrain to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 19m£88–243
Swindon to Washington by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Washington is to bus via Milton Keynes which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Washington is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Washington. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Sunderland Highway via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Washington. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at South Hylton via Paddington, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Swindon and Washington is 364 miles. The road distance is 266 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Washington without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 48m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Swindon to Washington, including transfers.
Swindon to Washington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Washington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Washington is to train via London which takes 4h 48m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Washington, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to South Hylton via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Sunderland Highway via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange in around 9h 51m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Washington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Swindon to Washington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Washington is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Swindon to Washington.
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