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

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There are 8 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    8h 23m
    £111–241

  2. Drive 282.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Workingtoncar car 282.3 mi
    5h 49m
    £69–99

  3. Bus

    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
    £72–175

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    8h 14m
    £101–225

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    8h 24m
    £116–201

  6. Train, bus via Manchester

    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 52m
    £124–211

  7. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    7h 59m
    £114–281

  8. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    8h 30m
    £128–276

Swansea to Workington by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Workington via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 8h 23m. 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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