Workington to Reading Trains

Workington to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Workington and Reading takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Workington to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h
Duration: 335 mi
Distance: £143
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain

8h 3m

£116–195

Workington to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Workington and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Workington is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:56 PM → 10:40 AM
Arrives next day
15h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:40 AM → 4:12 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 5:01 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
11:49 AM → 6:12 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:52 PM → 7:39 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:47 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:06 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:47 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:06 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:47 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:06 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:47 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:06 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:47 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:06 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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