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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Workington is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 13h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Workington is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Workington?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Workington. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Workington via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Workington?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Workington. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Workington via Waterloo station, London Euston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Poole to Workington?

The distance between Poole and Workington is 448 miles. The road distance is 341.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Workington without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £95 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Poole to Workington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Workington bus from?

Poole to Workington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Workington train from?

Poole to Workington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Workington?

The best way to get from Poole to Workington is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £95 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Poole to Workington bus arrive?

Poole to Workington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Workington train arrive?

Poole to Workington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Workington?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Workington is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Poole to Workington.

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

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Where can I stay near Workington?

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Poole to Workington - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Poole to Workington by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 48m
£95–302
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workington
11h 31m
£56–477
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station590 / ...
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonX4 / ...
13h 17m
£62–136
Drive 339.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Workington339.6 mi
6h 21m
£85–122
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 8m
£114–277
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonX4 / ...
11h 8m
£70–476
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 29m
£120–285
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
6h 53m
£64–295
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 42m
£105–290
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
9h 46m
£84–286
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
9h 31m
£77–319

Poole to Workington by train and subway

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Distance: 445.2 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Workington via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Workington via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 13h 17m.

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