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If you want to travel to Windermere to experience the beauty of the Lake District, you can browse and secure cheap train tickets to Windermere with TransPennine Express.
For onward bus travel from Windermere station visit Stagecoach, Traveline or call 0871 200 2233. If you want to keep things easy, PlusBus is available as an add on fare to your train ticket. Taxis are available right outside the station, bicycle hire is available at the station too.
The journey from Kendal to Windermere takes just 14 minutes, whilst the train from Lancaster to Windermere has a journey time of 40 minutes. Manchester to Windermere trains will take you 2 hours and those from Preston take 1 hour. The trip from Edinburgh to Windermere takes around 2 and a half hours with a quick change at Oxenholme.
You can get cheap train tickets to Windermere if you purchase them with a Railcard, like a 16-25 Railcard. Being flexible with your trains and travelling outside of peak times will help you cut costs too. Buying your ticket to Windermere in advance is also a great way to save money on your train travel, with savings of over 50% available.
Trains to and from Windermere run from around 06:30 in the morning until nearly 23:00. The Kendal to Windermere train runs every hour, as does the Lancaster to Windermere train.
At Windermere train station, there is a car park with space for up to 19 cars and 6 bikes. You’ll also find seated waiting areas, toilets with accessible toilets and baby change facilities, and a ticket office with ticket machines.
For ideas on what to do in Windermere, see Visit Lake District, Cumbria.
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A season ticket is one of the best ways to secure over a third off train tickets if you regularly travel along the same route. Not only will you get the cheapest fares, but you’ll also save time by skipping the ticket queue. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket is right for you.
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Train ticket prices vary depending on the time of day. If you’re flexible with your travel times, you can bag the cheapest fares by choosing Off-Peak tickets. Check trains an hour or two before or after your ideal time to see if you can sneak some savings. Read about the different types of train tickets in our guide.
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