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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Workington is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Workington is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Workington?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Workington. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Workington via Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Workington?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Workington. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Workington via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Swindon to Workington?

The distance between Swindon and Workington is 345 miles. The road distance is 274.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Workington without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £65 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Swindon to Workington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Workington bus from?

Swindon to Workington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Workington train from?

Swindon to Workington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Workington?

The best way to get from Swindon to Workington is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £65 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Swindon to Workington bus arrive?

Swindon to Workington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Workington train arrive?

Swindon to Workington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Workington?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Workington is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Swindon to Workington.

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

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Swindon to Workington - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Swindon to Workington by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 38m
£66–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station590
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonX4 / ...
11h 27m
£33–64
Drive 272.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Workington272.6 mi
4h 46m
£68–98
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 16m
£76–185
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
4. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workington
9h 50m
£72–207
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Transport Hub
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
5. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonX4 / ...
11h 52m
£41–115
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 1m
£69–218
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 33m
£108–487
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 32m
£82–198

Swindon to Workington by train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 342.9 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Workington via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Workington via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 11h 27m.

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