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Liverpool to Workington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Workington takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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.

3h 51m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train
  2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
4h 1m
£46–92

Liverpool to Workington train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Workington. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Workington at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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.

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Workington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 157.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Workington via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 4h 1m.

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