There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Workington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
4h 56m£21–163Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist church300
6h 38m£26–45Drive 179.5 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Workington179.5 mi
3h 16m£44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to George StreetE1
- Take the bus from North St David Street to Bus Station837
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist church300
7h 1m
Dundee to Workington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Workington is to bus via Glasgow which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Workington is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Workington. However, there are services departing from Dundee Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Washington Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Workington. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Workington via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Dundee and Workington is 193 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Workington without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £21 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Dundee to Workington, including transfers.
Dundee to Workington bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Dundee Seagate Bus Station.
Dundee to Workington train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Workington is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £21 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Workington, England?
You can take a train from Dundee to Workington via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Washington Hotel via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.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/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Slessor Gardens to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from North St David Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Dundee to Workington bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55.
Dundee to Workington train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Workington is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Dundee to Workington.
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