The average train between Windermere and Colne takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere to Colne. 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 Colne. 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 Colne at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Windermere to Colne? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Colne. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Colne station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Windermere to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Windermere to Colne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Windermere and Colne is 75.4 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Colne via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston in around 3h.