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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Reading is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Reading is to fly and train which takes 4h 16m and costs £70 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Highway and arriving at Reading RailAir via Sunderland Interchange, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Washington to Reading. However, there are services departing from South Hylton and arriving at Reading via Newcastle, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Washington to Reading?

The distance between Washington and Reading is 322 miles. The road distance is 276 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Washington to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Reading bus from?

Washington to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Reading train from?

Washington to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Washington to Reading?

The best way to get from Washington to Reading is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Washington to Reading bus arrive?

Washington to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Washington to Reading train arrive?

Washington to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Washington to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Reading is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Washington to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1421+ hotels available in Reading.

Washington to Reading - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
4h 28m
£58–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 29m
£48–80
Drive 274.4 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Readingcar 274.4 mi
4h 40m
£66–95
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 16m
£72–278
Train via York
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
5h 57m
£48–212
Train #2
1. Take the train from Durham to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading
6h 15m
£122–372
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 426 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
10h 34m
£72–112
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 39m
£90–236
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
5h 2m
£52–236
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 7m
£104–354

Washington to Reading by bus and train

35Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 320.4 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Washington, England and Reading, England?

You can take a subway from South Hylton to Reading via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Highway to Reading RailAir via Sunderland Interchange, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 9h 29m.

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