The average train between Holyhead and Workington takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead 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 every 2 hours between Holyhead and Workington. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Workington at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Holyhead 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.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Workington. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Workington station via Warrington Bank Quay station and Carlisle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Holyhead to Workington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Workington station.
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The distance between Holyhead and Workington is 164.3 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Workington via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 5h 44m.