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How to get fromBirmingham to Workingtonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Workington by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    4h 53m
    £66–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    7h 2m
    £38–87

  3. Drive 196.4 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Workingtoncar car 196.4 mi
    3h 34m
    £48–69

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    6h 10m
    £71–131

Birmingham to Workington by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Workington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Workington via Penrith Rail Station in around 7h 2m.

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