The average train between Poole and Windermere takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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 3 hours between Poole and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Windermere at 1:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Windermere station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Poole to Windermere train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Windermere train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Poole to Windermere train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Windermere is 412.3 km. The road distance is 612 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Windermere via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 44m.