There are 4 ways to get from Workington to Oldham by train, bus, or car
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Workington to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Deansgate
3h 55m£25–121Train
cheapest- Take the train from Corkickle to DeansgateCorkickle - Manchester Oxford Road
5h 50m£24–36Bus
- Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail StationX4 / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station590
6h 4m£26–38Drive 125.7 mi
- Drive from Workington to Oldham125.7 mi
2h 23m£31–45
Workington to Oldham by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Workington to Oldham is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Workington to Oldham is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Workington to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Barn Street via Rail Station and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Workington to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Oldham King Street via Carlisle, Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Workington and Oldham is 161 miles. The road distance is 126.4 miles.
The best way to get from Workington to Oldham without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 55m and costs £24 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Workington to Oldham, including transfers.
Workington to Oldham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Oldham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
The best way to get from Workington to Oldham is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 55m and costs £24 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Workington, England and Oldham, England?
You can take a train from Workington to Oldham King Street via Carlisle, Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to Barn Street via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 6h 4m.
- 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/
Train from Preston to Deansgate
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Corkickle to Deansgate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £19–25
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- 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
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Workington to Oldham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Penrith Rail Station.
Workington to Oldham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Oldham is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Workington to Oldham.
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