The average train between Whitby and Workington takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 4 times a day between Whitby and Workington. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Workington at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Workington. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Workington station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Whitby to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Whitby to Workington train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Whitby and Workington is 189.6 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Workington via Middlesbrough and Carlisle in around 6h 31m.