There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Distington by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
5h 4m£50–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
6h 10m£23–34Drive 124.9 mi
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Distingtoncar 124.9 mi
2h 30m£32–45Train
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Corkickletrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
5h 18m£45–85
Greater Manchester to Distington by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Distington is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Distington is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Distington. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Chapel Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Distington. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Workington via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Distington is 161 miles. The road distance is 125.6 miles.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Distington without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 4m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Greater Manchester to Distington, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to Distington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Greater Manchester to Distington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Distington is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 4m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Distington, England?
You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Chapel Street via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Carlisle, Workington, and Bus Station in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Chapel Street via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Corkickle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Greater Manchester to Distington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Greater Manchester to Distington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Distington is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Greater Manchester to Distington.
There are 824+ hotels available in Distington.