The average train between Mallaig and Windermere takes 11h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallaig 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 Mallaig and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mallaig is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Windermere at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Windermere station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Mallaig to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Mallaig to Windermere train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mallaig and Windermere is 344.7 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to Windermere via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 8h 56m.