The average train between Holyhead and Workington takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Workington. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Workington at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Workington. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Workington station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Holyhead to Workington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Workington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Holyhead to Workington train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holyhead and Workington is 164.3 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Workington via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Carlisle in around 6h 6m.