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Compare train for Preston to Workington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Workington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £70, while a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 111 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£70 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 56m by train vs 2h 5m by car). Tickets start at around £70 compared to roughly £25 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Workington
How to get to Workington from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Workington is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 13:542h04Preston15:58Workington£701One-way1 change
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- 13:542h04Preston15:58Workington£701One-way1 change
Fastest
- 13:542h04Preston15:58Workington£701One-way1 change
Other options
- 15:542h04Preston17:58Workington£701One-way1 change
- 17:542h05Preston19:59Workington£701One-way1 change
- 18:542h05Preston20:59Workington£701One-way1 change
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FAQs: Preston to Workington
Travel to Workington 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 Preston to Workington.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Workington as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Workington station (WKG).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Workington by train.
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