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 £60 - £280 and takes 5h 3m.

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 3m and costs £60 - £280.

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 10h 49m.

How far is it from Belfast to Workington?

The distance between Belfast and Workington is 250 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 9h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 754+ hotels available in Workington.

Belfast to Workington - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and Bus

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Workington by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
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 5m
£79–240
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Workingtoncar
5h 3m
£61–278
Car ferry, Bus, train
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
9h 52m
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 8m
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 28m
£129–438
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 10m
£70–179
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 35m
£76–210
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 45m
£84–200
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
6h 15m
£82–190
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 Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
10h 49m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Workington.

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Distance: 248.6 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Workington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Workington via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Drury Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 9h 52m.

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