The average train between Doncaster and Windermere takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Windermere at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Windermere station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Doncaster to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Doncaster to Windermere train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Doncaster and Windermere is 150.2 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 15m.