There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Workington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to CarlisleLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to WorkingtonCarlisle - Whitehaven
3h 11m£14–99Bus, train via Penrith
- Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Queens Square42
- Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonX4 / ...
4h 45m£20–56Drive 94.9 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Workington94.9 mi
2h 4m£24–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Queens Square42
- Take the train from Lancaster to WorkingtonLancaster - Carlisle
5h 43m£20–25Bus, line 555 bus
- Take the bus from North Station to Bus Station42
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station555
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station555
6h 53m£25–31
Blackpool to Workington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Workington is to bus and train which costs £20 - £26 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Workington is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool station to Workington. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at The Theatre Royal via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Workington. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Workington via Preston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Blackpool and Workington is 140 miles. The road distance is 95.4 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Workington without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £14 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Blackpool to Workington, including transfers.
Blackpool to Workington bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from North Station.
Blackpool to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Workington is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £14 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £25 - £35 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Workington, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Workington via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to The Theatre Royal via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–18
Bus from Abingdon Street to Queens Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from North Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Workington bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Blackpool to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Workington is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Blackpool to Workington.
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