The average train between Workington and Gateshead takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Workington to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. 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 Gateshead at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Workington to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Workington station and arriving at Gateshead station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Workington to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Workington to Gateshead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Workington and Gateshead is 129.5 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Newcastle via Carlisle in around 2h 38m.