The average train between Bournemouth and Windermere takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Windermere at 1:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Windermere station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Bournemouth to Windermere train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Windermere train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Bournemouth to Windermere train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Windermere is 412.7 km. The road distance is 603 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Windermere via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 27m.