The average train between Inverness and Workington takes 8h and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Workington. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Workington at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Workington. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Workington station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Inverness to Workington train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Workington train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Inverness to Workington train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Workington is 318.2 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Workington via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 6h 51m.