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Trip Overview

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.

6h 40m
Duration
311 mi
Distance
£108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Workington to Cardiff train times

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.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperTransport for Wales11h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 49m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 49m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 49m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 49m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 49m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Workington to Cardiff? 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 Workington to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 310.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Workington, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Workington to Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe in around 6h 42m.

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