The average train between Manchester and Workington takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 hourly between Manchester and Workington. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Workington at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Workington. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Workington station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Manchester to Workington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Workington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Manchester to Workington train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Workington is 154.8 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Workington via Carlisle in around 3h 23m.