What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Workington?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Workington is to car ferry and drive which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Workington?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Workington is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £35 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Workington?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Workington. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Washington Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Belfast to Workington?

The distance between Belfast and Workington is 269 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Workington without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Workington without a car is to car ferry and Bus and train which takes 10h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Workington?

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Belfast to Workington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Workington bus from?

Belfast to Workington bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Workington bus arrive?

Belfast to Workington bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Workington?

There are 705+ hotels available in Workington.

Belfast to Workington - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and Bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, Bus, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
10h 3m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Workingtoncar
5h 11m
£36–92
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
10h 30m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
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 37m
£106–434
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
11h 5m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
6h 25m
£71–165
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
5h 17m
£66–241
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
5h 47m
£63–211
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
5h 56m
£84–191

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Workington.

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Distance: 267.3 mi
Duration: 10h 3m

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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, 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 30m.

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