Train Reading to Windermere from £128 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Windermere takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

5h 58m
Duration: 251 mi
Distance: £128
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 55m

£104–166

Reading to Windermere train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Reading and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Windermere at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:16 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
4:15 PM → 9:39 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
5:15 PM → 10:41 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
9:15 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
11h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:53 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:53 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:53 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:53 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:53 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:53 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:15 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 3:48 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes

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