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The average train between Cardiff and Windermere takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 3 hours between Cardiff and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Windermere at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Cardiff to Windermere train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Windermere is 322.9 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 51m.
