The average train between Widnes and Workington takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes 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 Widnes and Workington. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Workington at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Workington. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Workington station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Widnes to Workington train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.
Widnes to Workington train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Widnes to Workington train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Widnes and Workington is 151.9 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Workington via Crewe and Carlisle in around 4h 34m.