How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Meriden?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Meriden start from £86. The average price for this train route is around £156. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Meriden?

The average train journey time from Washington to Meriden is 6h 16m, covering a distance of 287 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Meriden route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Meriden?

The earliest train from Washington to Meriden departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Train Washington to Meriden from £46 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Meriden on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	22:00	Union Station	12h 4m	10:04	Meriden, CT	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:00	Union Station	5h 15m	11:15	Meriden, CT	Fastest
	Train	08:10	Union Station	5h 46m	13:56	Meriden, CT	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:00	Union Station	5h 15m	11:15	Meriden, CT	No tags
	Train	14:55	Union Station	6h 29m	21:24	Meriden, CT	No tags

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Get from Washington to Meriden

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 6 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just £86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

6h 16mAverage duration

287 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,645 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5645 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £86

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Meriden by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Meriden?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Meriden start from £86. The average price for this train route is around £156. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Meriden?
The average train journey time from Washington to Meriden is 6h 16m, covering a distance of 287 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Meriden route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Meriden?
The earliest train from Washington to Meriden departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Meriden was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Meriden as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £46 to £322 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Meriden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £83, which is on 2025-12-15.