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

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There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Workington by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    3h 51m
    £54–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    7h 17m
    £29–69

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Theatre Royalbus bus X4 / ...
    5h 10m
    £36–55

  4. Drive 125.8 mi

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Workingtoncar car 125.8 mi
    2h 29m
    £31–45

  5. Train via Barrow in Furness

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workingtontrain train
    5h 44m
    £53–105

Liverpool to Workington by train

Calendar163Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Workington via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Workington via Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station in around 7h 17m.

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