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 £18 - £35 and takes 7h.

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 31m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Workington?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Workington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Washington Hotel via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Market Hall and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m 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 Borders Buses, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Workington train from?

Edinburgh to Workington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, 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 50m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Workington bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Workington bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Workington train arrive?

Edinburgh to Workington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, 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 31m to drive from Edinburgh to Workington.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Workington?

There are 717+ 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 Carlisletrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
2h 50m
£38–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus X95
3. Take the bus from Market Hall to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
7h
£18–30
Drive 124.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Workingtoncar 124.2 mi
2h 31m
£31–45

Edinburgh to Workington by train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.5 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Washington Hotel via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Market Hall, and Trinity Baptist church in around 7h.

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