The average train between Preston and Windermere takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Windermere at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Windermere station via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Preston to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Windermere station.
Book your Preston to Windermere train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Preston and Windermere is 69.8 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District in around 1h 32m.