There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to Workington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
3h 2m£28–121Bus via Carlisle
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
4h 18m£18–30Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
4h 13m£30–43Drive 126.5 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Workingtoncar 126.5 mi
2h 16m£32–45
Scotland to Workington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Workington is to bus via Carlisle which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Workington is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Workington. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at The Theatre Royal via Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Workington. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Workington via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Scotland and Workington is 135 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Workington without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £28 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Scotland to Workington, including transfers.
Scotland to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Workington is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £28 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Workington, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Workington via Carlisle in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to The Theatre Royal via Bus Station and Main Street in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–30
- 1st Class
- £40–55
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–35
- 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–9
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Scotland to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Workington is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Scotland to Workington.
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