The average train between Cardiff and Windermere takes 5h 45m 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 10:23 PM which arrives into Windermere at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Windermere station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Cardiff to Windermere train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Windermere train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Cardiff to Windermere train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Windermere is 322.9 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 51m.