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

The cheapest way to get from Workington to Penrith is to bus which costs £3 - £4 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Workington to Penrith is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Workington and Penrith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Workington and arriving at Penrith Rail Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Workington and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Workington to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Workington to Penrith?

The distance between Workington and Penrith is 51 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Workington to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £13 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Workington to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Workington to Penrith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Workington to Penrith train from?

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

Train or bus from Workington to Penrith?

The best way to get from Workington to Penrith is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £13 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £4 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Workington to Penrith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Workington to Penrith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Workington to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Penrith is 38 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Workington to Penrith.

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

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Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 833+ hotels available in Penrith.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
1h 25m
£13–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
1h 46m
£3–4
Drive 37.3 mi
1. Drive from Workington to Penrithcar 37.3 mi
45 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Workington to Penrithtaxi 37.3 mi
45 min
£75–95
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Washington Hotel to Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Booth's Supermarketbus X4 / ...
2h 8m
£10–15

Workington to Penrith by train

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 50.5 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Workington to Penrith North Lakes via Carlisle in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West operates a bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Station hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 1h 46m.

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