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How to get fromHolyhead to Workingtonby train, car or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    5h 33m
    £87–195

  2. Drive 221.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Workingtoncar car 221.1 mi
    4h 6m
    £54–78

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain 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 / ...
    7h
    £72–224

  4. Train via Barrow in Furness

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    5. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workingtontrain train
    10h 6m
    £63–158

Holyhead to Workington by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Workington via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 5h 33m.

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