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

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There are 7 ways to get from Swansea to Workington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 34m
    £98–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    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 / ...
    12h 47m
    £62–99

  3. Drive  282.3 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Workingtoncar car 282.3 mi
    5h 49m
    £71–102

  4. Train, bus, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    8h 40m
    £84–202

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    8h 58m
    £107–171

  6. Train, bus, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    8h 33m
    £89–243

  7. Train, bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    8h 57m
    £105–248

Swansea to Workington by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Workington via Crewe and Carlisle in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Workington via Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station in around 12h 47m.

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