The average train between Barrowford and Windermere takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Barrowford 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 Barrowford and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barrowford is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barrowford 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 Barrowford to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Barrowford station and arriving at Windermere station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Barrowford to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Nelson station.
Barrowford to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Barrowford to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Barrowford and Windermere is 74 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Nelson to Windermere via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 53m.