The average train between Ulverston and Workington takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Ulverston 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 Ulverston and Workington. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ulverston is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Workington at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ulverston to Workington. However, there are services departing from Ulverston station and arriving at Workington station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Ulverston to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ulverston station.
Ulverston to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Ulverston to Workington train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ulverston and Workington is 57.5 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Ulverston to Workington via Lancaster and Carlisle in around 3h 15m.