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.
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 6:39 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Workington. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Workington station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Birkenhead to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Birkenhead to Workington train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Birkenhead and Workington is 143.1 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Workington via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 4h 3m.