The average train between Workington and Edinburgh takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Workington to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Workington is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Workington to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Workington station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Workington to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Workington to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Workington and Edinburgh is 147.3 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle in around 2h 54m.