The average train between Edinburgh and Windermere takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Windermere at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Windermere station via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Edinburgh to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Edinburgh to Windermere train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Edinburgh and Windermere is 175.8 km. The road distance is 258 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake District every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h. Avanti West Coast also services this route 3 times a day.