There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Workington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
5h 55m£83–188Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus X95
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
9h 56m£33–53Bus
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
8h 25m£39–85Drive 243.3 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Workingtoncar 243.3 mi
4h 22m£60–86
Aberdeen to Workington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Workington is to bus and train which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Workington is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Workington. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Washington Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Workington. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Workington via Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Aberdeen and Workington is 260 miles. The road distance is 244.7 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Workington without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £80 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Aberdeen to Workington, including transfers.
Aberdeen to Workington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Workington train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Workington is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Workington, England?
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Workington via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Washington Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdeen to Workington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Workington train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Workington is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Aberdeen to Workington.
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