Train Workington to Preston from £45 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Workington and Preston takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Workington to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 22m
Duration: 122 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 14m

£33–78

Workington to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Workington and Preston. 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 Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:47 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 10:56 AM
2h • 1 change
9:53 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 10:56 AM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 10:56 AM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:40 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
11:49 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 7m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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