The average train between Workington and Windermere takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Workington to Windermere. 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 Workington and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Workington is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Windermere at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Workington to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Workington station and arriving at Windermere station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Workington to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Workington to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Workington and Windermere is 50.5 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Windermere via Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 47m.