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Trains from Barnsley (BNY) to Workington (WKG)

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25

train journeys
per day

113

miles (182 kms)

4hrs 44 mins

fastest journey

06:05 / 00:24

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 5 changes)

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Barnsley (BNY) to Workington (WKG)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Barnsley and Workington , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Barnsley to Workington is approximately 113 miles (182 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 24 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Barnsley and Workington.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Barnsley to Workington. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 44 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Barnsley to Workington

Journeys from Barnsley to Workington Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:05
    4 hrs 57 mins 4 changes
    11:02
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:40
    5 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    11:56
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:02
    5 hrs 51 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    12:53
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:06
    5 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    12:53
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:07
    4 hrs 51 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:58
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:12
    4 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    12:58
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:11
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    13:56
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:31
    5 hrs 26 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:57
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:40
    5 hrs 17 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:57
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:41
    5 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    14:57
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:42
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    15:29
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:12
    4 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    16:01
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:12
    4 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    16:47
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:12
    4 hrs 44 mins 4 changes
    17:56
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:42
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    18:40
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:12
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    19:38
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:03
    4 hrs 54 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    19:57
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:12
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    19:57
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:13
    4 hrs 44 mins 5 changes
    19:57
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:40
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    20:48
    Barnsley
    Workington
    Barnsley to Workington

About Barnsley Station

Station name Barnsley (BNY)
Address Barnsley station, Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 19:30
Tuesday 06:00 - 19:30
Wednesday 06:00 - 19:30
Thursday 06:00 - 19:30
Friday 06:00 - 19:30
Saturday 06:00 - 19:30
Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Workington Station

Station name Workington (WKG)
Address Workington station, Belle Isle Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UZ
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 19:45
Tuesday 06:00 - 19:45
Wednesday 06:00 - 19:45
Thursday 06:00 - 19:45
Friday 06:00 - 19:45
Saturday 06:00 - 19:45
Sunday 12:30 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Barnsley and Workington

The travel time between Barnsley and Workington by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 24 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 44 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Barnsley and Workington vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:24.

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Amenities on trains between Barnsley and Workington can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Barnsley & Workington. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Barnsley and Workington.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Barnsley and Workington, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.