Train Preston to Workington from £47 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Workington takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

2h 25m
Duration: 122 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Preston to Workington train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Workington. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Workington at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, April 3, 2026

5:04 PM → 7:36 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
6:41 PM → 8:49 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
7:04 PM → 9:42 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:41 PM → 10:49 PM
2h 8m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

3:50 AM → 6:39 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

10:19 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 2:12 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 2:49 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 3:58 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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