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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Workington is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £40 - £60 and takes 10h 20m.

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 5h 1m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Workington?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Workington. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Washington Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

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 51m.

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 51m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Inverness to Workington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Workington bus from?

Inverness to Workington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

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 51m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Inverness to Workington bus arrive?

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

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 5h 1m 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?

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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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
6h 51m
£100–232
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Market Hallbus X95
3. Take the bus from Market Hall to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
10h 20m
£40–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
8h 34m
£49–94
Drive 276.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Workingtoncar 276.8 mi
5h 1m
£68–98
Fly, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
7h 8m
£121–287
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
7h 37m
£77–126

Inverness to Workington by train

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Distance: 316.3 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Washington Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 8h 34m.

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