What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Workington?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Workington is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Workington?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Workington is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Workington?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Workington. However, there are services departing from North St David Street and arriving at Washington Hotel via Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Workington?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Workington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Workington via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Workington?

The distance between Edinburgh and Workington is 134 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Workington without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Workington without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £15 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Workington?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Edinburgh to Workington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Workington bus from?

Edinburgh to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North St David Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Workington train from?

Edinburgh to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Workington?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Workington is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £15 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Workington bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Workington train arrive?

Edinburgh to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Workington?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Workington is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Edinburgh to Workington.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Workington?

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Where can I stay near Workington?

There are 660+ hotels available in Workington.

Edinburgh to Workington - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Workington by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CarlisleEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to WorkingtonCarlisle - Whitehaven / ...
2h 41m
£15–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Bus Station837
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist church300
4h 13m
£20–45
Drive 124.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Workington124.2 mi
2h 30m
£31–44

Edinburgh to Workington by train

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Distance: 133.5 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Workington via Carlisle in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St David Street to Washington Hotel via Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church in around 4h 13m.

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