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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Workington is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Workington is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Workington?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Workington. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Workington via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Workington?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Workington. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Workington via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Exeter to Workington?

The distance between Exeter and Workington is 392 miles. The road distance is 351.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Workington without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £90 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Exeter to Workington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Workington bus from?

Exeter to Workington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Workington train from?

Exeter to Workington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Workington?

The best way to get from Exeter to Workington is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £90 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Exeter to Workington bus arrive?

Exeter to Workington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Workington train arrive?

Exeter to Workington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Workington?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Workington is 352 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Exeter to Workington.

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

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Exeter to Workington - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Workington by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 55m
£92–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station590
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonX4 / ...
12h 5m
£42–97
Drive 349.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Workington349.5 mi
5h 55m
£88–127
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 16m
£63–189
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workington
10h 7m
£129–466
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonX4 / ...
11h 15m
£124–239
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
6h 23m
£110–237
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 2m
£58–235
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
6h 57m
£110–418
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 33m
£68–255
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h
£114–328

Exeter to Workington by train

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Distance: 389.6 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Workington via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Workington via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 12h 5m.

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