There are 4 ways to get from Workington to Aintree by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Workington to CarlisleBarrow-in-Furness - Carlisle / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
3h 59m£23–107Bus
- Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail StationX4 / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station590
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Aintree RacecourseGn5
7h 36m£41–60Drive 115.1 mi
- Drive from Workington to Aintree115.1 mi
2h 30m£29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Workington to Barrow-in-Furness
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Approach2A
5h 45m£32–53
Workington to Aintree by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Workington to Aintree is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Workington to Aintree is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Workington to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Aintree Racecourse via Rail Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Workington to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Old Roan via Carlisle, Preston and Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Workington and Aintree is 145 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.
The best way to get from Workington to Aintree without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £23 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Workington to Aintree, including transfers.
Workington to Aintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
The best way to get from Workington to Aintree is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £23 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Workington, England and Aintree, England?
You can take a train from Workington to Old Roan via Carlisle, Preston, and Ormskirk in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to Aintree Racecourse via Rail Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 36m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Workington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £14–19
Train from Workington to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Aintree Racecourse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Railway Station to Railway Approach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
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More Questions & Answers
Workington to Aintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Penrith Rail Station.
Workington to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Aintree is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Workington to Aintree.
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