Rome2Rio

How to get fromThurso to Workingtonby train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

Find Transport to Workington

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Thurso to Workington by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    11h 36m
    £170–360

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus bus 300
    12h 44m
    £61–103

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ridebus bus M90
    3. Take the train from Inverkeithing to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    11h 50m
    £78–140

  4. Drive 383.2 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Workingtoncar car 383.2 mi
    7h 20m
    £94–135

  5. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    9h 31m
    £235–539

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    12h 30m
    £165–285

  7. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    10h 5m
    £232–524

  8. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    12h 12m
    £210–448

Thurso to Workington by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£170Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thurso to Workington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 465.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 36m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Thurso to Workington via Inverness, Haymarket, and Carlisle in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Washington Hotel via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 12h 44m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers