There are 5 ways to get from Chesterfield to Workington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
5h 17m£49–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
8h 48m£25–41Drive 159.8 mi
- Drive from Chesterfield to Workingtoncar 159.8 mi
3h 35m£39–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Chesterfield to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
6h 29m£59–149Train via Barrow in Furness
- Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workingtontrain
6h 58m£37–54
Chesterfield to Workington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Workington is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Workington is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield to Workington. However, there are services departing from Donkey Derby and arriving at The Theatre Royal via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Workington. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Workington via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Chesterfield and Workington is 209 miles. The road distance is 160.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chesterfield to Workington without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £45 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Chesterfield to Workington, including transfers.
Chesterfield to Workington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Chesterfield to Workington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Chesterfield station.
The best way to get from Chesterfield to Workington is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Chesterfield, England and Workington, England?
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Workington via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donkey Derby to The Theatre Royal via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 8h 48m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £18–28
Train from Chesterfield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–25
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–35
- 1st Class
- £45–60
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–9
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–18
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–9
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £40–60
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- 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
Chesterfield to Workington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.
Chesterfield to Workington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to Workington is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Chesterfield to Workington.
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