The average train between Barnsley and Windermere takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley 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 every 2 hours between Barnsley and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Windermere at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley 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 Barnsley to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Windermere station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Barnsley to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Barnsley to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Windermere is 131 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Windermere via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 40m.