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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    3h 24m
    £36–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    7h 17m
    £25–57

  3. Drive 101.3 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Workingtoncar car 101.3 mi
    2h 15m
    £25–36

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Burnley Central to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    4h 21m
    £37–65

Burnley to Workington by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Workington via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Workington via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 7h 17m.

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