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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Workington is to train which costs £30 - £120 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Workington is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Workington?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Workington. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Workington via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Workington?

The distance between Holyhead and Workington is 253 miles. The road distance is 222.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Workington without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Holyhead to Workington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Workington train from?

Holyhead to Workington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Workington train arrive?

Holyhead to Workington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Workington?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Workington is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Holyhead to Workington.

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

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Where can I stay near Workington?

There are 674+ hotels available in Workington.

Holyhead to Workington - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Workington by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
5h 36m
£34–111
Drive 221.1 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Workingtoncar 221.1 mi
4h 6m
£54–78
Train via Barrow in Furness
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
2. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
5. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workingtontrain
10h 6m
£51–161

Holyhead to Workington by train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.2 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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 36m.

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