Rome2Rio

How to get fromWorkington to Portsmouthby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Portsmouth

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Workington to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 36m
    £105–242

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to University of Portsmouthbus bus 030
    12h 10m
    £57–96

  3. Drive  341.2 mi

    1. Drive from Workington to Portsmouthcar car 341.2 mi
    6h 11m
    £85–122

  4. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    7h 10m
    £118–273

  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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    10h 29m
    £142–222

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    13h 18m
    £90–167

  7. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    7h 4m
    £94–255

  8. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    8h 18m
    £90–313

  9. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport

    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 Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane GLA - SOU
    6h 41m
    £80–268

  10. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport

    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 Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    7h 44m
    £128–283

  11. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    8h 59m
    £103–233

  12. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    8h 38m
    £111–323

Workington to Portsmouth by bus and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Workington to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 405.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Workington to Portsmouth & Southsea via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to University of Portsmouth via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 12h 10m.

Airlines
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