The average train between Windermere and Carnforth takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere to Carnforth. 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 Carnforth. 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 Carnforth at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Carnforth station via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Windermere to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Windermere station.
Windermere to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carnforth station.
Book your Windermere to Carnforth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Windermere and Carnforth is 29.3 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Carnforth via Oxenholme Lake District and Lancaster in around 1h 23m.