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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Workington is to bus which costs £25 - £35 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Workington is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Workington?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Workington. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Washington Hotel via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Workington?

The distance between Sheffield and Workington is 187 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Workington without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Sheffield to Workington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Workington bus from?

Sheffield to Workington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Sheffield to Workington bus arrive?

Sheffield to Workington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Workington?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Workington is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Sheffield to Workington.

Where can I stay near Workington?

There are 744+ hotels available in Workington.

Sheffield to Workington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Workington by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
5h 35m
£46–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
6h 32m
£25–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus Ukn31
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
6h 13m
£30–48
Drive 147.3 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Workingtoncar 147.3 mi
3h 21m
£37–53

Sheffield to Workington by train and bus

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.8 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Washington Hotel via Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 6h 32m.

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