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There are 6 ways to get from Workington to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    5h 59m
    £76–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    7h 26m
    £32–53

  3. Drive  195.8 mi

    1. Drive from Workington to Birminghamcar car 195.8 mi
    3h 34m
    £49–70

  4. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    5h 11m
    £61–177

  5. 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 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Kidsgrovetrain train
    4. Take the train from Kidsgrove to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    7h 42m
    £58–117

  6. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    5h 57m
    £79–192

Workington to Birmingham by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Workington, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Workington to Birmingham New Street via Carlisle in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to Birmingham Coach Station via Rail Station in around 7h 26m.

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