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How to get fromWorkington to Leicesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Workington to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    5h 46m
    £52–157

  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
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    9h 56m
    £37–65

  3. Drive  211.5 mi

    1. Drive from Workington to Leicestercar car 211.5 mi
    4h 5m
    £53–76

  4. 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 Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    6h 50m
    £74–125

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Corkickle to Boltontrain train Corkickle - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    11h 2m
    £53–100

Workington to Leicester by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Workington to Leicester via Carlisle, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to St Margaret's Bus Station via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 56m.

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