The average train between Sheffield and Workington takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Workington. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Workington at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Workington. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Workington station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Sheffield to Workington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Workington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Sheffield to Workington train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Sheffield and Workington is 195.1 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Workington via Manchester Oxford Road and Carlisle in around 5h 3m.