The average train between Inverness and Windermere takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Windermere at 1:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Windermere? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Windermere station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Inverness to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Inverness to Windermere train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Windermere is 354.3 km. The road distance is 553 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Windermere via Haymarket and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 15m.