Trains to Windermere

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 up to 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.