There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick to Workington by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
6h 45mDrive 136.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portpatrick to Workingtoncar 136.4 mi
2h 41m£33–48Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
7h 5m£87–190Bus, train via Main Street
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
7h 45mBus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
9h 17m£33–56
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Workington is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Workington is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Workington. However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at The Theatre Royal via Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Portpatrick to Workington. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Workington via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Portpatrick and Workington is 152 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Workington without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Portpatrick to Workington, including transfers.
Portpatrick to Workington bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Portpatrick to Workington train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Workington is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Workington, England?
You can take a bus from Beach to Workington via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach to The Theatre Royal via Cross, Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 9h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Bus Station to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Portpatrick to Workington bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Portpatrick to Workington train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Workington is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Portpatrick to Workington.
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