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How to get fromWorkington to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Workington to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 40m
    £80–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    12h 11m
    £52–88

  3. Drive  278.6 mi

    1. Drive from Workington to Cardiffcar car 278.6 mi
    5h 46m
    £70–101

  4. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 51m
    £74–181

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 13m
    £88–148

  6. Train via Worcester

    1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 46m
    £123–213

  7. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 32m
    £79–222

  8. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 6m
    £95–227

  9. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 30m
    £125–262

  10. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 33m
    £168–346

Workington to Cardiff by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Workington, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Workington to Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to Sophia Gardens via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 11m.

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