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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Workington is to bus and train which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Workington is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Workington?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Workington. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Workington via Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Inverness to Workington?

The distance between Inverness and Workington is 318 miles. The road distance is 278.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Workington without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 58m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Inverness to Workington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Workington train from?

Inverness to Workington train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Workington?

The best way to get from Inverness to Workington is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 58m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Inverness to Workington train arrive?

Inverness to Workington train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Workington?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Workington is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Inverness to Workington.

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

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Where can I stay near Workington?

There are 667+ hotels available in Workington.

Inverness to Workington - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Workington by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
6h 58m
£45–134
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Station
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 51m
£32–109
Drive 276.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Workington276.8 mi
4h 57m
£69–99
Fly, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 56m
£93–308
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to CarlisleInverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to WorkingtonCarlisle - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
7h 52m
£70–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonX4 / ...
9h 1m

Inverness to Workington by train

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Distance: 316.2 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Workington via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Workington via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Penrith Rail Station in around 9h 1m.

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