The average train between Carnforth and Windermere takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Carnforth 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 Carnforth and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carnforth 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 Carnforth to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Windermere station via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Carnforth to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Carnforth to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.
Book your Carnforth to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Carnforth and Windermere is 29.3 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Carnforth to Windermere via Lancaster and Oxenholme Lake District in around 1h 38m.