The average train between Windermere and Bournemouth takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. 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 4 times a day between Windermere and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 19m. 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 Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Windermere to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Windermere 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 and Cross Country.
The distance between Windermere and Bournemouth is 412.7 km. The road distance is 540 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Bournemouth via Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 30m.