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Birkenhead to Workington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Workington takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead 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.

3h 50m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train
  2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
4h 1m
£46–92

Birkenhead to Workington train times

Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Workington. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Workington at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited10h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead to Workington? 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 Birkenhead to Workington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 157.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Workington via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 4h 1m.

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