The average train between Workington and Cardiff takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Workington to Cardiff. 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 Workington and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Workington is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Workington to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Workington station and arriving at Cardiff station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Workington to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Workington to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Workington and Cardiff is 352.5 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe in around 6h 46m.