The average train between Cheltenham Spa and Windermere takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham Spa 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 Cheltenham Spa and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham Spa is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Windermere at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham Spa to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa station and arriving at Windermere station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Cheltenham Spa to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham Spa to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Cheltenham Spa to Windermere train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cheltenham Spa and Windermere is 281.2 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 58m.