The average train between Windermere and Carlisle takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere to Carlisle. 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 Windermere and Carlisle. 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 Carlisle at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Carlisle station via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Windermere to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Windermere station.
Windermere to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Windermere to Carlisle train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Windermere and Carlisle is 57.4 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Carlisle via Oxenholme Lake District in around 1h 18m.