The average train between Sunderland and Workington takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Workington. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Workington at 10:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Workington. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Workington station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Sunderland to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Sunderland to Workington train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Sunderland and Workington is 141.7 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Workington via Carlisle in around 3h 19m.