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

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There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Workington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    6h 54m
    £104–237

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    11h 37m
    £57–95

  3. Drive  342 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Workingtoncar car 342 mi
    6h 13m
    £85–122

  4. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 1m
    £117–273

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester 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 15m
    £133–214

  6. Train, bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Corkickletrain train
    13h 5m
    £90–164

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

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    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 35m
    £89–312

  8. Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    6h 50m
    £79–268

  9. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 41m
    £128–283

  10. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    8h 3m
    £111–322

  11. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    8h 8m
    £111–250

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain 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
    8h 4m
    £157–427

Portsmouth to Workington by train and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Workington via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Workington via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 11h 37m.

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