The average train between Southampton and Workington takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Workington. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Workington at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Workington. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Workington station via Wolverhampton station and Carlisle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Southampton to Workington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Workington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Workington station.
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The distance between Southampton and Workington is 439.9 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Workington via Wolverhampton and Carlisle in around 7h 53m.