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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Workington takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead to Workington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 51m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birkenhead to Workington train times

Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Workington. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Workington at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead to Workington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birkenhead to Workington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 157.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Workington via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 4h.

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