The average train between York and Windermere takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from York to Windermere? 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.
No, there is no direct train from York to Windermere. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Windermere station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
York to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from York station.
York to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your York to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between York and Windermere is 127.6 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from York to Windermere via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 2m.