The average train between St Helens and Windermere takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Windermere. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Windermere station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
St Helens to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.
Book your St Helens to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Windermere is 104 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Windermere via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 23m.