The average train between Sunderland and Windermere takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Windermere at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 10m • 2 changes


3h 21m • 2 changes


3h 27m • 2 changes


3h 21m • 2 changes


3h 10m • 2 changes


3h 21m • 2 changes


3h 27m • 2 changes


3h 21m • 2 changes


3h 10m • 2 changes


3h 21m • 2 changes


3h 27m • 2 changes


3h 21m • 2 changes


3h 10m • 2 changes


3h 21m • 2 changes


3h 27m • 2 changes


3h 21m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Windermere? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Windermere station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Sunderland to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Sunderland to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Sunderland and Windermere is 114.1 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Windermere via Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 46m.