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Trip Overview

The average train between Windermere and Inverness takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 56m
Duration
343 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Windermere to Inverness train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Windermere and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 32m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 2m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail17h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Windermere to Inverness? 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 Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 343.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Windermere to Inverness via Oxenholme Lake District and Haymarket in around 7h 52m.

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