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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Workington is to bus which costs £3 - £4 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Workington is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Workington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Penrith Rail Station station and arriving at Workington. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Workington?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Workington. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Workington via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Penrith to Workington?

The distance between Penrith and Workington is 51 miles. The road distance is 37.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Workington without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £8 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Penrith to Workington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Workington bus from?

Penrith to Workington bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Penrith Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Workington train from?

Penrith to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Workington?

The best way to get from Penrith to Workington is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £8 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £4 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Penrith to Workington bus arrive?

Penrith to Workington bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Workington station.

Where does the Penrith to Workington train arrive?

Penrith to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Workington?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Workington is 37 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Penrith to Workington.

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

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Where can I stay near Workington?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven / ...
1h 36m
£8–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
1h 44m
£3–4
Drive 37.1 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Workingtoncar 37.1 mi
45 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Workingtontaxi 37.1 mi
45 min
£75–95
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Theatre Royalbus X4 / ...
1h 57m
£10–15

Penrith to Workington by train

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Distance: 50.5 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Workington via Carlisle in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West operates a bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workington hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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