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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
    4h 27m
    £40–112

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    6h 40m
    £25–44

  3. Line 30 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Green Oaks to Chalon Way Westbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    6h 4m

  4. Drive  123.6 mi

    1. Drive from Widnes to Workingtoncar car 123.6 mi
    2h 26m
    £32–45

  5. Line 30 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Green Oaks to World of Glassbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from St Helens Central to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Corkickletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Whittington Cat to Washington Streetbus bus 29 / ...
    6h 20m

Widnes to Workington by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Workington via Crewe and Carlisle in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doctors Pub to Workington via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G, Warrington Central, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 6h 40m.

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