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How to get fromHolyhead to Workingtonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Workington by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    6h 28m
    £68–113

  2. Drive  221.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Workingtoncar car 221.1 mi
    4h 6m
    £55–79

  3. Train, bus via Chester

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    5. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    11h 7m
    £57–94

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    7h 26m
    £75–119

Holyhead to Workington by train and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Workington, England?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Workington. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Penrith Rail Station, then take the bus to Workington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Workington via Chester, Railway Station, Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 11h 7m.

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