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Trip Summary
There are 8 daily trains from Preston to Windermere. Traveling by train from Preston to Windermere usually takes around one hour and 6 minutes, but the fastest TransPennine Express + Connections train can make the trip in 50 minutes.
| Distance | 43 mi (70 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 50m |
| Lowest price | £8.39 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | TransPennine Express + Connections |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Preston to Windermere
- Northern Rail tickets: £9 one-way
- TransPennine Express + Connections tickets: £19 one-way
- Virgin Trains + Connections tickets: £19 one-way
Which train should you take from Preston to Windermere?
There are 3 train lines with service from Preston to Windermere. TransPennine Express + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 4 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail | 1 | 1h 18m | £8.39 |
| TransPennine Express + Connections | 4 | 1h 5m | £18.74 |
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 3 | 1h 3m | £18.74 |
Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Preston to Windermere start from £19, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Windermere. TransPennine Express + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Windermere trains arrive at Church St .
From Preston to Windermere train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 1 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Windermere faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 50 minutes.
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Preston to Windermere start from £19, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Windermere. Virgin Trains + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Windermere trains arrive at Church St .
From Preston to Windermere train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 1 hours and 3 minutes. If you are looking to get to Windermere faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 50 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Preston to Windermere are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Preston at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 14:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Preston to Windermere. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Windermere to Preston.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Preston?
Main departure station: Preston Station
There is one train station in Preston.
All train stations in Preston:
Preston Station
Where is the train station in Windermere?
Main arrival station: Church St
Windermere has one train station.
Train stations in Windermere:
Church St
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