The average train between Holyhead and Workington takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Holyhead and Workington. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Workington at 7:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 5h 50m. 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 Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
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, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
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 Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 5h 45m.