The average train between Fort William and Windermere takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Windermere at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District station via Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Fort William to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
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The distance between Fort William and Windermere is 304.4 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Windermere via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 23m.
