Nelson to Workington Trains

Nelson to Workington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Workington takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson 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.

4h 35m
Duration: 149 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain

4h 1m

£34–86

Nelson to Workington train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Nelson and Workington. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Workington at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:55 PM → 12:56 PM
Arrives next day
14h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:22 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 2:49 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
1:23 PM → 5:04 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
3:23 PM → 6:59 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:55 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:55 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 1:56 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:55 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:55 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 1:56 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:55 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:55 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 1:56 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:55 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:55 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 1:56 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:55 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:55 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 1:56 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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