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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Workington is to train via Barrow in Furness which costs £20 - £50 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Workington is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Workington?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Workington. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Workington via Wigan North Western and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Workington?

The distance between Birkenhead and Workington is 158 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Workington without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £30 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Birkenhead to Workington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Workington train from?

Birkenhead to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Workington train arrive?

Birkenhead to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Workington?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Workington is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Birkenhead to Workington.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Workington?

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Where can I stay near Workington?

There are 693+ hotels available in Workington.

Birkenhead to Workington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Birkenhead to Workington by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
4h 23m
£33–152
Train via Barrow in Furness
cheapest
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workingtontrain
5h 45m
£20–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Theatre Royalbus X4 / ...
4h 59m
£30–66
Drive 128.5 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Workingtoncar 128.5 mi
2h 35m
£32–46

Birkenhead to Workington by train

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 157.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Workington via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 4h 23m.

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