There are 9 ways to get from Bristol to Workington by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
6h 38m£125–209Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
10h 2m£54–89Drive 278.5 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Workingtoncar 278.5 mi
4h 52m£69–99Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
6h 15m£63–155Train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
7h 40m£129–195Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
10h 2m£55–135Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
6h 8m£74–211Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
6h 30m£89–206Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
7h 58m£145–329
Bristol to Workington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Workington is to bus and train which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Workington is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Workington. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Workington via Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Workington. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Workington via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Bristol and Workington is 316 miles. The road distance is 280.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Workington without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Bristol to Workington, including transfers.
Bristol to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Workington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Workington is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Workington, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Workington via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Workington via Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station in around 10h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–210
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Workington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Workington is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Bristol to Workington.
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