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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    6h 22m
    £141–215
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    10h 6m
    £40–60
  3. Drive  299.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Washingtoncar car 299.9 mi
    5h 10m
    £75–108
  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus bus
    4h 31m
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 50m
    £140–210
  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    7h 53m
    £98–168
  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to Newcastle, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane CWL - NCL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus bus
    8h 50m
  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 42m
    £85–226
  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to High Street - Metrobus bus
    5h 31m
  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    7h 35m
    £79–248

Cardiff to Washington by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Washington, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to South Hylton via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne once daily. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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