The average train between Hamilton and Windermere takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamilton 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 Hamilton and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Windermere station via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Hamilton to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Hamilton to Windermere train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Hamilton and Windermere is 170.1 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Oxenholme Lake District every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 31m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.