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Trip Overview

The average train between Workington and Preston takes 2h 23m 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 23m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 6m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 6m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 6m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 7m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 7m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 6m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Workington to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Workington to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 122.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Workington, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Workington to Preston via Carlisle in around 2h 14m.

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