The average train between Nottingham and Windermere takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Windermere station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Nottingham to Windermere train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Windermere train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Nottingham to Windermere train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nottingham and Windermere is 196.2 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 43m.