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Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Workington takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport 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 11m
Duration
155 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Southport to Workington train times

Trains run hourly between Southport and Workington. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Workington at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport 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 Southport to Workington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 154.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Workington via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Carlisle in around 3h 45m.

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