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How to get fromCardiff to Workingtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Workington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    6h 35m
    £94–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    11h 27m
    £64–155

  3. Drive 278.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Workingtoncar car 278.3 mi
    5h 46m
    £68–98

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 12m
    £77–187

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    7h 51m
    £121–195

  6. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 / ...
    7h 53m
    £106–180

  7. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    6h 57m
    £91–238

  8. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 28m
    £105–238

Cardiff to Workington by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Workington via Crewe and Carlisle in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Workington via Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station in around 11h 27m.

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