The average train between Carlisle and Windermere takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Windermere station via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Carlisle to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Windermere station.
Book your Carlisle to Windermere train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Carlisle and Windermere is 57.4 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District in around 1h 38m.