The average train between Dumfries and Windermere takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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 Dumfries and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Windermere at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Windermere station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Dumfries to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Windermere station.
Book your Dumfries to Windermere train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Windermere is 89.1 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Windermere via Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 35m.