There are 6 ways to get from Cheltenham to Workington by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
5h 58m£53–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station590
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonX4 / ...
10h 34m£31–59Drive 240.8 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Workington240.8 mi
4h 12m£59–85Train, fly
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
6h 58m£55–162Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonX4 / ...
6h 57m£57–254Train via Lancaster
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
- Take the train from Lancaster to Workington
7h 36m£40–157
Cheltenham to Workington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Workington is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Workington is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Workington. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at Workington via Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Workington. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Workington via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Workington is 272 miles. The road distance is 242.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Workington without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £50 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Cheltenham to Workington, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Cheltenham to Workington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Workington is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Workington, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Workington via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Workington via Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 10h 34m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–130
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.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 Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–28
- 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
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–18
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- 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
Cheltenham to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Workington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Workington is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Cheltenham to Workington.
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