Train Windermere to Preston from £22 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Windermere and Preston takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 18m
Duration: 50 mi
Distance: £22
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Oxenholme Lake District

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1h 7m

£18–35

Windermere to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Windermere and Preston. 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 Preston at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

3:00 PM → 3:56 PM
56 min • 1 change
4:00 PM → 4:56 PM
56 min • 1 change
5:07 PM → 6:15 PM
1h 8m • 1 change
6:06 PM → 7:04 PM
58 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:42 AM → 7:42 AM
1h • 1 change
7:56 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 9:49 AM
57 min • 1 change
9:55 AM → 11:14 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:42 AM → 7:42 AM
1h • 1 change
7:56 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 9:49 AM
57 min • 1 change
9:55 AM → 11:14 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:42 AM → 7:40 AM
58 min • 1 change
7:56 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 9:47 AM
55 min • 1 change
10:08 AM → 11:15 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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