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

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Workington by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    3h 56m
    £40–98

  2. Drive 98.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Workingtoncar car 98.1 mi
    2h 12m
    £24–35

  3. Line 2 bus, line 152 bus, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Selby Street to Bus Stationbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Theatre Royalbus bus X4 / ...
    8h 42m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    4h 29m
    £39–68

Nelson to Workington by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Nelson to Workington via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Selby Street to The Theatre Royal via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 42m.

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