The average train between Widnes and Windermere takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Widnes 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 Widnes and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Widnes is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Windermere at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Windermere station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Widnes to Windermere train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Windermere train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Widnes to Windermere train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Widnes and Windermere is 113.7 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 42m.