The average train between Workington and Reading takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Workington to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Workington is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Workington to Reading. However, there are services departing from Workington station and arriving at Reading station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Workington to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Workington to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Workington and Reading is 393.8 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Reading via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 51m.