The average train between Workington and Chester takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Workington to Chester. 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 5 times a day between Workington and Chester. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Workington is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Workington to Chester. However, there are services departing from Workington station and arriving at Chester station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Workington to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Workington to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Workington and Chester is 167 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Chester via Lancaster and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 47m.