The average train between Bolton and Windermere takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton 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 Bolton and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Windermere at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Windermere station via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Bolton to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Bolton station.
Bolton to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Windermere station.
Book your Bolton to Windermere train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bolton and Windermere is 93.8 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 1m.