The average train between Windermere and Sunderland takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere to Sunderland. 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 every 2 hours between Windermere and Sunderland. 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 Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Sunderland station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Windermere to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sunderland station.
Book your Windermere to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Windermere and Sunderland is 114.1 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Sunderland via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle in around 4h 6m.