There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
4h 21m£59–107Drive 129.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workingtoncar 129.1 mi
2h 33m£32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
5h 28m£42–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Liverpool-LPL to Workington129.1 mi
2h 33mLine 89 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to St Helens Central Interchangebus 89
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
6h 9m£36–65Bus
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
8h 5m£32–73
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington. However, there are services departing from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and arriving at Workington via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington. However, there are services departing from Liverpool South Parkway and arriving at Workington via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Liverpool Airport (LPL) and Workington is 166 miles. The road distance is 129.9 miles.
The best way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington, including transfers.
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
The best way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Liverpool Airport (LPL), England and Workington, England?
You can take a bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Workington via Liverpool South Parkway, Liverpool South Parkway, Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Carlisle in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Workington via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Wigan North Western to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Wigan North Western to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west
Bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west
Bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to St Helens Central Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Liverpool-LPL to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Workington.
There are 762+ hotels available in Workington.
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