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

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

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  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 5m
    £72–147

  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 16m

  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 28m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Corkickle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 14m

  6. 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 30m

Questions & Answers

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

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 5m. 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 30m.

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