The average train between Colchester and Windermere takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 2 hours between Colchester and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Windermere at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Windermere station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Colchester to Windermere train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Windermere train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Colchester to Windermere train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Windermere is 375.8 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Windermere via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 30m.