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Trip Summary
You can pick from 7 daily train trips between Durham and Windermere. The average train journey from Durham to Windermere takes 3 hours and 42 minutes, but some London North Eastern Railway + Connections train trips are as short as 3 hours and 29 minutes.
Distance | 60 mi (96 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 29m |
Lowest price | $58.79 |
Most frequent service | CrossCountry + Connections |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Durham to Windermere?
There are 3 train lines with service from Durham to Windermere. CrossCountry + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 3 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
CrossCountry + Connections | 3 | 3h 36m | $58.79 |
London North Eastern Railway + Connections | 2 | 3h 35m | $58.79 |
TransPennine Express + Connections | 2 | 4h 0m | $58.79 |
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Durham to Windermere start from $59, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Windermere. CrossCountry + Connections in Durham leaves from Durham Train Station . And in Windermere trains arrive at Church St .
From Durham to Windermere train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 3 hours and 36 minutes. If you are looking to get to Windermere faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 29 minutes.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Durham to Windermere start from $59, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Windermere. TransPennine Express + Connections in Durham leaves from Durham Train Station . And in Windermere trains arrive at Church St .
From Durham to Windermere train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 4 hours and 0 minutes. If you are looking to get to Windermere faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 29 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Durham and Windermere is approximately 60 miles, or 96 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 42 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Durham to Windermere tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Durham at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. 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 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Windermere to Durham.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Durham?
Main departure station: Durham Train Station
There is one train station in Durham.
All train stations in Durham:
Durham Train Station
Where is the train station in Windermere?
Main arrival station: Church St
Windermere has one train station.
All train stations in Windermere:
Church St
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