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

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There are 5 ways to get from Workington to Salford 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 Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Salford Crescenttrain train
    3h 18m
    £42–99

  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
    5h 21m
    £21–48

  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 Oxford Roadtrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 33m
    £40–70

  4. Drive 119 mi

    1. Drive from Workington to Salfordcar car 119 mi
    2h 18m
    £29–42

  5. Bus, train, line 36 bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blackhall Roadbus bus 555
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Boltontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Tesco Salfordbus bus 37 / ...
    6h 10m
    £32–56

Workington to Salford by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Workington to Salford Crescent via Carlisle and Preston in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to Manchester Central Coach Station via Rail Station in around 5h 21m.

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