The average train between Exeter and Windermere takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 4 hours between Exeter and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Windermere at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Windermere station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Exeter to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Exeter to Windermere train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Exeter and Windermere is 408.7 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 47m.