There are 6 ways to get from Workington to Alton Towers (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 2m£76–161Drive 164.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Workington to Alton Towers (Station)car 164.3 mi
3h 19m£40–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus
7h 13mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus
5h 25mBus
- Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus
8h 27mTrain, bus via Windermere
- Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport
- Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus
8h 31m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Workington to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Workington to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Workington to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Alton Towers via Rail Station and Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Workington to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Longton via Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Workington and Alton Towers (Station) is 204 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.
The best way to get from Workington to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £75 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Workington to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.
Workington to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
The best way to get from Workington to Alton Towers (Station) is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Workington, England and Alton Towers (Station), England?
You can take a train from Workington to Alton Towers (Station) via Carlisle, Crewe, and Longton in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to Alton Towers via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Workington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Workington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west
Bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west
- Phone
- +44 330 174 0598
- [email protected]
- Website
- thecoachcompany.co.uk
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://thecoachcompany.co.uk/
- Website
- https://altontowers.thecoachcompany.co.uk/coachtrip/?page=trips&trip_group_id=1
Bus from Warrington to Alton Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://thecoachcompany.co.uk/
- Website
- https://altontowers.thecoachcompany.co.uk/coachtrip/?page=trips&trip_group_id=1
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://thecoachcompany.co.uk/
- Website
- https://altontowers.thecoachcompany.co.uk/coachtrip/?page=trips&trip_group_id=1
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://thecoachcompany.co.uk/
- Website
- https://altontowers.thecoachcompany.co.uk/coachtrip/?page=trips&trip_group_id=1
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Workington to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Penrith Rail Station.
Workington to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Alton Towers (Station) is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Workington to Alton Towers (Station).
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