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 £28 - £80 and takes 8h 36m.

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 18m and costs £75 - £270.

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 Bridge Street via Sunderland Interchange, London Victoria and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

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 via London which takes 4h 28m and costs £70 - £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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 via London which takes 4h 28m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £80 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Washington to Reading bus arrive?

Washington to Reading bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 1430+ hotels available in Reading.

Washington to Reading - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 via London
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
£70–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus Uk042 / ...
8h 36m
£28–78
Drive 274.4 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Readingcar 274.4 mi
4h 40m
£68–97
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 18m
£78–268
Train
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 Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40
11h 11m
£46–74
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 38m
£104–246
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
£58–192
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 8m
£108–352

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 Bridge Street via Sunderland Interchange, London Victoria, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 8h 36m.

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