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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Workington is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Workington is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Workington?

The distance between Portpatrick and Workington is 243 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Workington without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Portpatrick to Workington, including transfers.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Workington?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Workington is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 9h 41m.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Workington?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Workington is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Portpatrick to Workington.

Where can I stay near Workington?

There are 672+ hotels available in Workington.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 22m
£38–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonX4 / ...
9h 41m
£29–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 28m
£40–63
Drive 136.4 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Workington136.4 mi
2h 41m
£34–49
Bus, train via Girvan
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
9h 3m
£39–63

Portpatrick to Workington by bus, foot, and train

35Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.2 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Workington, England?

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Workington via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Workington via Cross, Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Penrith Rail Station in around 9h 41m.

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