The average train between Burnley and Windermere takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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 Burnley to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Windermere station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Burnley to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.
Book your Burnley to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Burnley and Windermere is 78.4 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Windermere via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 22m.