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

The cheapest way to get from Workington to Manchester is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Workington to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Workington and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Workington to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Workington and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Workington to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Workington to Manchester?

The distance between Workington and Manchester is 154 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Workington to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Workington to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Workington to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Workington to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Workington to Manchester?

The best way to get from Workington to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Workington to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Workington to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Workington to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Manchester is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Workington to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

Workington to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Workington to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Workington to CarlisleWhitehaven - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford RoadEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 27m
£39–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail StationX4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station590
5h 21m
£26–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail StationX4 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 13m
£38–73
Drive 121.4 mi
1. Drive from Workington to Manchester121.4 mi
2h 24m
£30–43
Bus, train via Kendal
1. Take the bus from Washington Hotel to Bus StationX4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blackhall Road555
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 50m
£29–68

Workington to Manchester by train

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Distance: 152.7 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Workington, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Workington to Manchester Oxford Road via Carlisle in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to Manchester Central Coach Station via Rail Station in around 5h 21m.

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