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

The cheapest way to get from Workington to Cardiff is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Workington to Cardiff is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Workington and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Workington to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at University RE via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Workington and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Workington to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Workington to Cardiff?

The distance between Workington and Cardiff is 313 miles. The road distance is 280.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Workington to Cardiff without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 6h 45m and costs £90 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Workington to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Workington to Cardiff bus from?

Workington to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Workington station.

Where do I catch the Workington to Cardiff train from?

Workington to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.

Train or bus from Workington to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Workington to Cardiff is to train via Carlisle which takes 6h 45m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Workington to Cardiff bus arrive?

Workington to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Penrith Rail Station.

Where does the Workington to Cardiff train arrive?

Workington to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Workington to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Cardiff is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Workington to Cardiff.

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

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Workington to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Workington to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 45m
£91–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to University REbus 111
11h 6m
£58–138
Drive 278.6 mi
1. Drive from Workington to Cardiffcar 278.6 mi
5h 46m
£70–100
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 1m
£79–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 16m
£103–178
Train
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 14m
£153–260
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 46m
£85–231
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 16m
£101–216

Workington to Cardiff by train

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Workington to Cardiff.

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Distance: 310.9 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to University RE via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 6m.

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