The average train between Workington and Manchester takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Workington to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Workington to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Workington station and arriving at Manchester station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Workington to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Workington to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Workington and Manchester is 154.8 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Manchester Oxford Road via Carlisle in around 3h 27m.