The average train between Leicester and Workington takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Workington. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Workington at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Workington. However, there are services departing from Nuneaton station and arriving at Workington station via Crewe station and Carlisle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Leicester to Workington train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Workington station.
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The distance between Leicester and Workington is 273.7 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Workington via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 5h 59m.