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

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There are 5 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 25m
    £38–95

  2. Drive 101.3 mi

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

  3. Bus

    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

  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

  5. Line 152 bus, line 40 bus, line 555 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queens Squarebus bus 40 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Theatre Royalbus bus X4 / ...
    8h 6m

Burnley to Workington by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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 25m. 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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