There are 3 ways to get from Workington to Chester by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Workington to Lancastertrain Carlisle - Lancaster / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 52m£38–52Drive 142.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Workington to Chestercar 142.1 mi
2h 47m£34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
5h 42m£43–99
Workington to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Workington to Chester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Workington to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Workington to Chester. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Chester via Lancaster and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Workington and Chester is 153 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.
The best way to get from Workington to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Workington to Chester, including transfers.
Workington to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Chester is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Workington to Chester.
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What companies run services between Workington, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Workington to Chester via Lancaster and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Workington to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–18
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- 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
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