The average train between Thurso and Workington takes 15h 44m and the fastest train takes 10h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso 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 3 times a day between Thurso and Workington. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Workington at 5:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 15h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Workington. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Workington station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.
Thurso to Workington train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Workington train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Thurso to Workington train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thurso and Workington is 439.5 km. The road distance is 750 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Workington via Inverness, Haymarket, and Carlisle in around 11h 44m.