The average train between York and Workington takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Workington. 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 York and Workington. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Workington at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Workington. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Workington station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
York to Workington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Workington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Workington station.
Book your York to Workington train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Workington is 176.9 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from York to Workington via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 4h 7m.