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How to get fromLeicester to Workingtonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    5h 59m
    £51–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    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 / ...
    9h 32m
    £40–65

  3. Drive  211.4 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Workingtoncar car 211.4 mi
    4h 5m
    £53–76

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield 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 / ...
    6h 51m
    £75–122

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 158
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain train
    8h 44m
    £74–136

Leicester to Workington by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Workington via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Workington via Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station in around 9h 32m.

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