The average train between Cark and Windermere takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Cark 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 Cark and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cark is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cark 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 Cark to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Cark station and arriving at Windermere station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Cark to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Cark & Cartmel station.
Cark to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.
Book your Cark to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cark and Windermere is 22.6 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Cark & Cartmel to Windermere via Lancaster and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 4m.