There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow to Workington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
2h 41m£44–100Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus Ukn31
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 25m£22–39Drive 126.5 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Workingtoncar 126.5 mi
2h 16m£32–45Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
4h 49m£25–51
Glasgow to Workington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Workington is to bus and train which costs £21 - £40 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Workington is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Workington. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at The Theatre Royal via Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Workington. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Workington via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Glasgow and Workington is 135 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Workington without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £40 - £100.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Glasgow to Workington, including transfers.
Glasgow to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Workington is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Workington, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Workington via Carlisle in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to The Theatre Royal via Bus Station and Main Street in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Glasgow to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Workington is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Glasgow to Workington.
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