The average train between Workington and Durham takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Workington to Durham. 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 Durham. 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 Durham at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Workington to Durham. However, there are services departing from Workington station and arriving at Durham station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Workington to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Workington to Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Workington and Durham is 127.3 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Durham via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 3h 3m.