The average train between Leeds and Windermere takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 hourly between Leeds and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Windermere at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Windermere station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Leeds to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Leeds to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Leeds and Windermere is 109.8 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Windermere via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 27m.