There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Workington by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
4h 27m£75–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
6h 47m£33–52Drive 196 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Workingtoncar 196 mi
3h 35m£49–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
6h 3m£60–105
Birmingham to Workington by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Workington is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Workington is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Workington. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Workington via Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Workington. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Workington via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Birmingham and Workington is 226 miles. The road distance is 197.1 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Workington without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Birmingham to Workington, including transfers.
Birmingham to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Workington is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Workington, England?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Workington via Carlisle in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Workington via Penrith Rail Station in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Birmingham to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Workington is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Birmingham to Workington.
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