Train Windermere to Colchester from £148 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Windermere and Colchester takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 9m
Duration: 312 mi
Distance: £148
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 57m

£116–211

Windermere to Colchester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Windermere and Colchester. 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 Colchester at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
10:57 AM → 3:17 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
10:57 AM → 3:17 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
10:57 AM → 3:17 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:46 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 50m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:53 AM → 1:17 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
10:57 AM → 3:16 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:53 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 4:36 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 6:36 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 7:36 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Windermere to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Windermere to Colchester.

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Distance: 312.2 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Windermere to Colchester via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 57m.

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