The average train between Derby and Workington takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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 Derby and Workington. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Workington at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Workington. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Workington station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Derby to Workington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Workington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Derby to Workington train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Workington is 234.5 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Workington via Crewe and Carlisle in around 5h 28m.