The average train between Edinburgh and Workington takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Workington. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Workington at 10:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Workington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Workington station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Edinburgh to Workington train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Workington train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Edinburgh to Workington train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Workington is 147.3 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Workington via Carlisle in around 2h 50m.