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Trains from Workington (WKG) to Leicester (LEI)

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16

train journeys
per day

171

miles (275 kms)

5hrs 42 mins

fastest journey

05:49 / 21:45

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Workington (WKG) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Workington and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Workington to Leicester is approximately 171 miles (275 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 31 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Workington and Leicester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Workington to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 42 mins.

Journeys from Workington to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:49
    5 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    10:51
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:48
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    11:51
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:42
    5 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    13:29
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:34
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    13:51
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:28
    5 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    15:10
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:52
    6 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    16:10
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:03
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    16:51
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:54
    5 hrs 3 changes
    17:54
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:00
    6 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    19:15
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:56
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    19:50
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:59
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    20:52
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:33
    5 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    21:51
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:20
    5 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    23:18
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:56
    11 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    06:00
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:43
    11 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    06:48
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:56
    11 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    08:49
    Workington
    Leicester
    Workington to Leicester

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

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Workington and Leicester

The travel time between Workington and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 31 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Workington and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:49, and the last train of the day leaves at 21:45.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Workington & Leicester. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Workington and Leicester.

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