Train Altrincham to Windermere from £39 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Altrincham and Windermere takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Altrincham 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.

3h 5m
Duration: 88 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Tram, train via Preston

best

Take the tram from Altrincham to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain

3h 20m

£31–63

Altrincham to Windermere train times

Trains run hourly between Altrincham and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altrincham is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Windermere at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

11:08 PM → 7:49 AM
Arrives next day
8h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

7:23 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 28m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 3m • 3 changes
9:23 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:08 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 40m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 28m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 3m • 3 changes
9:23 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:08 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 40m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 28m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 3m • 3 changes
9:23 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Altrincham 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.

Map of how to get from Altrincham to Windermere.

Launch map view

Distance: 87.7 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Windermere, England?

There is no direct connection from Altrincham to Windermere. However, you can take the vehicle to Deansgate-Castlefield, walk to Deansgate, take the train to Preston, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, then take the train to Windermere. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Altrincham to Windermere via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 33m.

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