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Trip Summary
There are usually 6 daily train trips available from Lancaster to Windermere. Traveling by train from Lancaster to Windermere usually takes 47 minutes, but the fastest Northern Rail train can make the trip in 36 minutes.
| Distance | 23 mi (38 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 36m |
| Lowest price | $21.44 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Lancaster to Windermere
- Avanti West Coast tickets: $21 one-way
- Northern Rail tickets: $21 one-way
- TransPennine Express tickets: $21 one-way
Which train should you take from Lancaster to Windermere?
There are 3 train lines with service from Lancaster to Windermere. Northern Rail is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 4 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | 2 | 0h 52m | $21.70 |
| Northern Rail | 4 | 0h 44m | $21.59 |
| TransPennine Express | 1 | 0h 54m | $21.44 |
Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.
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 train tickets from Lancaster to Windermere start from $21, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express schedules to Windermere. TransPennine Express in Lancaster leaves from Lancaster Train Station . And in Windermere trains arrive at Windermere Station .
From Lancaster to Windermere train travel on TransPennine Express takes 0 hours and 54 minutes. If you are looking to get to Windermere faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 36 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Windermere on a weekend there is typically one TransPennine Express scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Lancaster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Lancaster to Windermere. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Lancaster at 5:00am 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 6 scheduled trains on most days. 4 of these are direct connections to Windermere. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Windermere to Lancaster.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lancaster?
Main departure station: Lancaster Train Station
There is one train station in Lancaster.
All train stations in Lancaster:
Lancaster Train Station
Where is the train station in Windermere?
Main arrival station: Windermere Station
Windermere has one train station.
All train stations in Windermere:
Windermere Station
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