The average train between Retford and Windermere takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford 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 Retford and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Windermere station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Retford to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Retford to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Retford to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Retford and Windermere is 174.4 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Windermere via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 43m.