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

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There are 10 ways to get from Ipswich to Workington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    6h 35m
    £110–233

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus bus 300
    12h 56m
    £54–84

  3. Drive  316.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Workingtoncar car 316.9 mi
    5h 48m
    £79–114

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 3m
    £139–441

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    10h 29m
    £132–203

  6. Bus via Milton Keynes

    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 737
    3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    15h 7m
    £54–97

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 55m
    £127–378

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 24m
    £157–416

  9. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 30m
    £70–223

  10. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 56m
    £83–218

Ipswich to Workington by train, foot, and subway

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Workington via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Washington Hotel via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 12h 56m.

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