There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best- Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 40mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
10h 25m£35–60Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 2m£145–231Bus, train
- Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
9h 38m£75–127Drive 299.5 mi
- Drive from Washington to Cardiffcar 299.5 mi
5h 11m£75–108Bus to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 48mTrain to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 25m£88–246Train
- Take the train from Newcastle to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
7h 8m£144–225
Washington to Cardiff by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Cardiff is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Galleries Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Heworth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Newcastle and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Washington and Cardiff is 339 miles. The road distance is 301.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 7h 2m and costs £140 - £240.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Washington to Cardiff, including transfers.
Washington to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Washington to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Washington to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 7h 2m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 25m.
What companies run services between Washington, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardiff Central via Interchange, Heworth, Central Station, Newcastle, and Bristol Parkway in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Road once daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0191 375 5727
- hello@northstarbus.co.uk
- Website
- Northstar
Bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminal
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Northstar
Bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminal
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Northstar
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
Washington to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Cardiff is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Washington to Cardiff.
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