The cheapest and fastest trains from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bellingham, WA for Seattle, WA every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
16:142h26Bellingham, WA18:40Seattle, WA£281One-way0 changes
2:442h26Bellingham, WA5:10Seattle, WA£411One-way0 changes
1:442h26Bellingham, WA4:10Seattle, WA£411One-way0 changes
17:143h09Bellingham, WA20:23Seattle, WA£421One-way0 changes
2:442h26Bellingham, WA5:10Seattle, WA£411One-way0 changes
16:142h26Bellingham, WA18:40Seattle, WA£281One-way0 changes
1:442h26Bellingham, WA4:10Seattle, WA£411One-way0 changes
17:143h09Bellingham, WA20:23Seattle, WA£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 129 km
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£31 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA train times
The table below shows live departures for Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA trains for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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519 Amtrak Cascades | 18:44 Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA | 2h26 | 21:10 King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 19 June | |||||
![]() | 1:44 Bellingham, WA | 2h26 | 4:10 Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:44 Bellingham, WA | 2h26 | 5:10 Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:14 Bellingham, WA | 2h26 | 18:40 Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:14 Bellingham, WA | 3h09 | 20:23 Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA
Trains from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:30, the last at 18:44. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 8:30 |
Last train 18:44 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Bellingham, WA and Seattle, WA from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Seattle, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bellingham, WA and Seattle, WA
- 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station
- Colophon Cafe
- Skylark's Hidden Cafe
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- $0.50
- Fairhaven Village Inn
- Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Hotel Bellwether
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with a waiting area and ticketing services.
- Bus: Whatcom Transportation Authority Line 1
- Intercity buses available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with several parking lots and garages in the vicinity
- The London Plane
- Salumi
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- $0.50
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
- The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
- Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Sounder trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Light Rail: Link Light Rail at International District/Chinatown Station
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