The average train between Exeter and Workington takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 3 hours between Exeter and Workington. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Workington at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Workington. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Workington station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Exeter to Workington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Workington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Exeter to Workington train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Exeter and Workington is 435.8 km. The road distance is 627 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Workington via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 7h 49m.