Leicester to Windermere Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Windermere takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

4h 59m
Duration: 189 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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5h 3m

£65–121

Leicester to Windermere train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leicester and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Windermere at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:10 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
12:06 PM → 3:56 PM
3h 49m • 3 changes
2:07 PM → 6:01 PM
3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 48m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 48m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 48m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 48m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 47m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:54 AM → 3:48 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 4:52 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 6:52 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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