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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Workingtonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Workington by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
    4h 28m
    £55–101

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    6h 7m
    £23–51

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    5h 2m
    £40–71

  4. Drive 123.3 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Workingtoncar car 123.3 mi
    2h 29m
    £30–44

  5. Train, bus via Kendal

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Theatre Royalbus bus X4 / ...
    5h 54m
    £36–61

Greater Manchester to Workington by bus and train

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Workington, England?

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Workington via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, and Carlisle in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Workington via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 6h 7m.

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