The average train between Workington and Holyhead takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Workington to Holyhead. 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 2 hours between Workington and Holyhead. 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 Holyhead at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Workington to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Workington station and arriving at Holyhead station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Workington to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Workington to Holyhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Workington and Holyhead is 164.3 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Holyhead via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 1m.