The average train between Kendal and Workington takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal 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 Kendal and Workington. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Workington at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Workington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Workington. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Workington station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Kendal to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Kendal to Workington train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kendal and Workington is 62.3 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Workington via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle in around 2h 34m.