The average train between Windermere and Bournemouth takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere to Bournemouth. 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 2 hours between Windermere and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Windermere to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Windermere to Bournemouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Windermere and Bournemouth is 412.7 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Bournemouth via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 15m.