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How to get fromBelfast to Workingtonby car ferry, bus, train, busferry, ferry, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Workington by car ferry, bus, train, busferry, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
    10h 10m
    £62–266

  2. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBHD - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
    5h 22m
    £48–235

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry923
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
    10h 22m

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
    5. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
    10h 44m
    £86–375

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Workingtoncar
    5h 11m
    £61–212

  6. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonbusX4 / ...
    11h 47m

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)planeBFS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
    6h 26m
    £55–177

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBFS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
    5h 52m
    £48–195

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBHD - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
    5h 58m
    £59–205

Belfast to Workington by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Workington, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Workington. However, you can take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Workington. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Workington via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, Auchinleck, and Carlisle in around 10h 22m.

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