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Workington to Stansted Airport by train

First train

13:56

Last train

13:56

Departure station

Workington

Arrival station

Stansted Airport

Journey time

From 7h 45m

Distance

247 miles (398 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast

Travelling from Workington to Stansted Airport by train

Looking to travel from Workington to Stansted Airport by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 7 hours 45 minutes to travel from Workington to Stansted Airport by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 45 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 247 miles (398 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Stansted Airport, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry to get to Stansted Airport – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Workington to Stansted Airport in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Workington to Stansted Airport? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Workington and Stansted Airport by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Workington to Stansted Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Workington to Stansted Airport?

No, there are no direct train services from Workington to Stansted Airport. Travelling from Workington to Stansted Airport by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Workington to Stansted Airport leave?

The first train from Workington to Stansted Airport leaves at 13:56. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Workington to Stansted Airport leave?

The last train from Workington to Stansted Airport leaves at 13:56. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Workington and Stansted Airport by train?

Trains travelling from Workington to Stansted Airport cover a distance of around 247 miles (398 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Stansted Airport to Workington.

Cheap train tickets from Workington to Stansted Airport

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Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Workington to Stansted Airport is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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