Workington to Manchester by train

Explore Workington to Manchester by train

Thinking about travelling from Workington to Manchester by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Workington and Manchester

Average fares along this route:

• The cheapest ticket price: €44.46

• Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

• Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

• Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

• Travel with a budget train operator

• Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

• Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

• Select a non-flexible fare

• Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

• Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Workington to Manchester daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Manchester on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 25 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

• 05:52: departure of first train Monday-Friday

• 22:27: departure of last train Monday-Friday

• 05:48: departure of first train on weekends

• 20:48: departure of last train on weekends

• Every 36 minutes: frequency of train departures

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Workington to Manchester?

On this route spanning 156 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 46 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Workington and Manchester?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Workington to Manchester

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Manchester city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.