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How to get fromCardiff to Workingtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Workington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    6h 25m
    £96–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    9h 52m
    £54–131

  3. Drive 278.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Workingtoncar car 278.3 mi
    5h 46m
    £69–99

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 2m
    £80–193

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    7h 52m
    £121–194

  6. Train via Barrow in Furness

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workingtontrain train
    8h 53m
    £118–218

  7. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 21m
    £104–229

  8. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 17m
    £96–251

Cardiff to Workington by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Workington via Crewe and Carlisle in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Workington via Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station in around 9h 52m.

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