Travel Guides
To get to Washington by car, take the A1(M) and then exit at Junction 64 and follow signs to Washington. If coming from Newcastle, take the A184 towards Gateshead and then the A195 towards Washington.
To get to Washington by rail, you can take a train to Newcastle Central Station and then transfer to the Tyne and Wear Metro system. Take the Yellow Line towards Sunderland and get off at Washington Metro station.
If you're coming from Sunderland, take the A1231 towards Washington. If you're coming from Durham, take the A1(M) and exit at Junction 65 onto the A194 towards Washington.
If you're visiting other nearby attractions, you could also consider visiting the historic city of Durham or the seaside town of South Shields, both of which are located within a short drive or train ride away.
The closest airport to Washington is Newcastle International Airport, located approximately 15 miles away. From the airport, you can take the A1 road southbound and then follow the signs to Washington. Alternatively, you can take the metro from the airport to Sunderland and then transfer to a bus that goes to Washington.