Cardiff to Windermere Trains

Cardiff to Windermere trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Windermere takes 5h 44m 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.

5h 44m
Duration: 239 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 51m

£80–131

Cardiff to Windermere train times

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 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:55 PM → 10:41 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
10:21 PM → 7:49 AM
Arrives next day
9h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 4:53 PM
5h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 4:53 PM
5h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 4:53 PM
5h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 4:53 PM
5h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:51 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 10:53 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 1:54 PM
5h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:41 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 3:48 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 5:50 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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