The average train between Workington and Exeter takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Workington to Exeter. 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 every 3 hours between Workington and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Workington is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Workington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Workington station and arriving at Exeter station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Workington to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Workington to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Workington and Exeter is 435.8 km. The road distance is 627 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Exeter St Davids via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 8m.