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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Workington
- Departure station
- Workington station guide
- Address
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- Station Road, Workington CA14 2EP
Operators serving Workington
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Facilities at Workington
- Waiting Room
- Ticket Office
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park
Explore the area around Workington
- Helena Thompson Museum
About your departure station
Opened in 1847 by the Maryport and Carlisle Railway, Workington station became vital for Cumberland's iron and steel industries.
It played crucial roles during WWII, transporting workers to munitions factories.
The station was rebuilt after severe 1955 floods, adopting a modernist design.
Recent upgrades improved accessibility and facilities.
Workington station remains a key transport hub for West Cumbria, connecting industrial sites and serving commuters.
Its history reflects the region's industrial heritage and resilience through economic changes, maintaining rail services despite challenges to Cumbria's heavy industries over the decades.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Workington to Birmingham New Street?
Open the ticket search and enter Workington as your departure station and Birmingham New Street as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Workington and Birmingham New Street?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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