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The average train between Windermere and Reading takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 15m
Duration
251 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Windermere to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Windermere and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Windermere to Reading? 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.

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  • Distance: 250.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Reading via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 47m.

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