The average train between Cardiff and Workington takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 every 2 hours between Cardiff and Workington. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Workington at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Workington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Workington station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Cardiff to Workington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Workington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Cardiff to Workington train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Workington is 352.5 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Workington via Crewe and Carlisle in around 6h 42m.