The average train between Colchester and Windermere takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. There is at least one train per day 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 once daily between Colchester and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:25 AM which arrives into Windermere at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 8h 24m. 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 Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
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, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Windermere is 375.8 km. The road distance is 504 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Windermere via Peterborough, Manchester Piccadilly, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 8h 59m.