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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Workington is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Workington is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Workington?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Workington. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Workington via Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Workington?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Workington. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Workington via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Workington?

The distance between Manchester and Workington is 154 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Workington without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £28 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Manchester to Workington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Workington bus from?

Manchester to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Workington train from?

Manchester to Workington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Workington?

The best way to get from Manchester to Workington is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £28 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Manchester to Workington bus arrive?

Manchester to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Manchester to Workington train arrive?

Manchester to Workington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Workington?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Workington is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Manchester to Workington.

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

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Where can I stay near Workington?

There are 674+ hotels available in Workington.

Manchester to Workington - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven / ...
3h 16m
£29–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
4h 56m
£23–40
Drive 121.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Workingtoncar 121.6 mi
2h 26m
£30–43
Train via Barrow in Furness
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
2. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workingtontrain Barrow-in-Furness - Carlisle / ...
4h 45m
£24–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Theatre Royalbus X4 / ...
5h 44m
£28–54

Manchester to Workington by train

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Distance: 153.3 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Workington via Carlisle in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Workington via Penrith Rail Station in around 4h 56m.

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