Rome2Rio

How to get fromWorkington to Alton Towersby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Alton Towers

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Workington to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    5h 3m
    £102–181

  2. Drive  164.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Workington to Alton Towerscar car 164.4 mi
    3h 19m
    £41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 17m

  4. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 26m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Corkickle - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 21m

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Workington to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 202.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Workington, England and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a train from Workington to Alton Towers via Carlisle, Crewe, and Longton in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to Alton Towers via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, and Alton Towers in around 8h.

Train operators
Bus 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

Booking & Getting There