The average train between Workington and Chester takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Workington and Chester. 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 Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 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 Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 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 268 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Chester via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 38m.