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Trip Overview

The average train between Thurso and Workington takes 15h 23m 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.

15h 23m
Duration
466 mi
Distance
£207
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Thurso to Workington train times

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 12:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 15h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited20h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 5m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited19h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited20h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 5m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited19h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited20h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 5m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited19h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited20h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 5m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited19h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited20h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 5m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited19h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited20h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited10h 24m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thurso 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.

Map of how to get from Thurso to Workington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 465.9 mi
  • Duration: 15h 23m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Workington, England?

You can take a train from Thurso to Workington via Inverness, Haymarket, and Carlisle in around 11h 34m.

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