The average train between Buxton and Windermere takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton 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 Buxton and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxton is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Buxton to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Buxton station and arriving at Windermere station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Buxton to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Buxton station.
Buxton to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Buxton to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Buxton and Windermere is 140.9 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Buxton to Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 56m.