There are 3 ways to get from Workington to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 52m£16–92Bus
- Take the bus from B&M Bargains to Market Hallbus 300
- Take the bus from Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
7h 16m£19–30Drive 124.2 mi
- Drive from Workington to Edinburghcar 124.2 mi
2h 31m£30–44
Workington to Edinburgh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Workington to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Workington to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Workington to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Washington Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via B&M Bargains, Market Hall and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Workington to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Workington and Edinburgh is 134 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.
The best way to get from Workington to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £15 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Workington to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Workington to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from B&M Bargains station.
Workington to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
The best way to get from Workington to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £15 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Workington, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Workington to Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Trinity Baptist church, B&M Bargains, Market Hall, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Workington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
Bus from B&M Bargains to Market Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Workington to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Market Hall station.
Workington to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Edinburgh is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Workington to Edinburgh.
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