The average train between Workington and Whitby takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Workington to Whitby. 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 4 times a day between Workington and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Workington is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Whitby at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Workington to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Workington station and arriving at Whitby station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Workington to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Workington to Whitby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Workington and Whitby is 189.6 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Whitby via Carlisle and Middlesbrough in around 7h 3m.