Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG)

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£24

Average price

£39

Fastest journey

2 h 57 m

Average duration

3 h 1 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

156 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.

Fast trains

To travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) you need to make at least 2 changes.

Northern Rail
08:504h02
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:52Workington station (WKG)
£241One-way
1 change
Northern Rail
14:504h04
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
18:54Workington station (WKG)
£241One-way
1 change
Northern Rail
17:504h01
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
21:51Workington station (WKG)
£241One-way
1 change
TransPennine Express Service
06:223h28
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:50Workington station (WKG)
£601One-way
1 change
TransPennine Express Service
07:213h40
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:01Workington station (WKG)
£601One-way
1 change

Live departures

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 09:06
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
northern_rail05:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h07
08:56 Workington station (WKG)2 changes
first_transpennine_express06:22 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h28
09:50 Workington station (WKG)1 change
first_transpennine_express07:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h40
11:01 Workington station (WKG)1 change
northern_rail07:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h11
11:01 Workington station (WKG)2 changes
first_transpennine_express08:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h34
11:55 Workington station (WKG)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG)

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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
156 km
Average train duration
3h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
3h 29m
First train
04:49
Last train
09:24
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Workington station (WKG) from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail (3)

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 3m
Cheapest Price
£28
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

TransPennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 29m
Cheapest Price
£42
TransPennine Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 3m
Cheapest Price
£65
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 6m
Cheapest Price
£60
first_transpennine_express frequency
11 a day

FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG).
FAQs
Booking trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The train distance from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) is 156 km.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) is by train, costing approximately £30.
The train journey from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) covers a distance of 156 km and takes approximately 3h 29m. Trains run 8 per day.
The first train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) leaves at 4:49.
The last train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) departs at 9:24.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG).
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG) run approximately 8 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG).
There is no night train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG).
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG).
To travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Workington station (WKG), you can take a train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Workington station (WKG)

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Workington
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Workington.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

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