There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Workington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
3h 45m£23–101Line 152 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus 152
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
5h 7mDrive 101.3 mi
- Drive from Burnley to Workingtoncar 101.3 mi
2h 15m£25–36Train via Barrow in Furness
- Take the train from Burnley Central to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workingtontrain
5h 59m£31–61Line 152 bus, bus
- Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus 152
- Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
6h 45m
Burnley to Workington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Workington is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Workington is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Workington. However, there are services departing from St James Street and arriving at Washington Hotel via Coach Stn, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Workington. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Workington via Preston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Burnley and Workington is 146 miles. The road distance is 101.9 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Workington without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £22 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Burnley to Workington, including transfers.
Burnley to Workington bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from St James Street station.
Burnley to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Workington is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £22 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 152 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Workington, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Workington via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Washington Hotel via Arrival Stand, Coach Stn, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Burnley Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–50
- 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
- £17–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- 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
- 01254 670 583
- hello@blackburnbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from St James Street to Arrival Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-blackburn-bus-company/
- 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
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Burnley to Workington bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Arrival Stand station.
Burnley to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Workington is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Burnley to Workington.
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