Train Burnley to Workington from £60 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Workington takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 40m
Duration: 145 mi
Distance: £60
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain

3h 27m

£40–94

Burnley to Workington train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Burnley and Workington. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Workington at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

2:03 PM → 4:47 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 5:55 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
4:03 PM → 7:36 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:03 PM → 8:49 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

8:03 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 1:56 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

8:03 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 1:56 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

8:03 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 1:56 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

8:03 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 1:56 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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