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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    4h 19m
    £49–97

  2. Line 17 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    6h 35m
    £20–31

  3. Line 471 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    5h 51m
    £32–50

  4. Drive  118.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Workingtoncar car 118.7 mi
    2h 27m
    £30–43

  5. Line 471 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Corkickletrain train Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
    6h 7m
    £45–80

Rochdale to Workington by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Workington via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Carlisle in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Workington via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 6h 35m.

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