The average train between Windermere and Harrogate takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere to Harrogate. 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 Harrogate. 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 Harrogate at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Windermere to Harrogate? 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 Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Harrogate station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Windermere to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Windermere to Harrogate train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Windermere and Harrogate is 99 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Harrogate via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, and Leeds in around 4h 20m.