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 £28 - £45 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 20m 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.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Workington?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Workington. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Workington via Manchester Oxford Road and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Workington?

The distance between Sheffield and Workington is 197 miles. The road distance is 148.4 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 which takes 5h 31m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 do I catch the Sheffield to Workington train from?

Sheffield to Workington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Workington?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Workington is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Sheffield to Workington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sheffield to Workington train arrive?

Sheffield to Workington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Workington?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Workington is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Sheffield to Workington.

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

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Where can I stay near Workington?

There are 669+ hotels available in Workington.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
5h 31m
£32–89
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
£28–44
Drive 147.5 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Workingtoncar 147.5 mi
3h 20m
£37–53
Train via Barrow in Furness
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workingtontrain
6h 39m
£34–92
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
6h 43m
£33–69

Sheffield to Workington by train

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5h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.5 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Workington via Manchester Oxford Road and Carlisle in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, 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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