The average train between Blackpool and Workington takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Workington. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Workington at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Workington. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Workington station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Blackpool to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Blackpool to Workington train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Workington is 97.3 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Workington via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 12m.