The average train between Accrington and Windermere takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington to Windermere. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Accrington and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Windermere at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Accrington to Windermere? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Accrington station and arriving at Windermere station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Accrington to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.
Accrington to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.
Book your Accrington to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Accrington and Windermere is 78.2 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Accrington to Windermere via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 27m.