The average train between Ely and Windermere takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely 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 Ely and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Windermere station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Ely to Windermere train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Windermere train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Ely to Windermere train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ely and Windermere is 304.3 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 40m.