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How to get fromWashington to Cardiffby bus, plane, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3h 39m
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    10h 25m
    £40–60
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    7h 7m
    £144–215
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    9h 38m
    £76–125
  5. Drive  299.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Cardiffcar car 299.5 mi
    5h 11m
    £74–107
  6. Bus to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 52m
  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 23m
    £87–241
  8. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    7h 15m
    £146–230

Washington to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Road once daily. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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