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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Windermere to Edinburgh
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- S$48
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- S$63
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 2 h 25 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 3 h
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 5
- Distance
- 176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Windermere to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Windermere to Edinburgh will cost around S$63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only S$48.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 5 trains from Windermere to Edinburgh, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:47 AM 2h32 Windermere 2:19 PM Edinburgh S$48 1 One-way 0 changes8:52 AM 3h28 Windermere 12:20 PM Edinburgh S$48 1 One-way 0 changes8:55 AM 2h25 Windermere 11:20 AM Edinburgh S$58 1 One-way 0 changes9:55 AM 2h25 Windermere 12:20 PM Edinburgh S$71 1 One-way 0 changes
7:52 AM 4h12 Windermere 12:04 PM Edinburgh S$92 1 One-way 0 changes
9:55 AM 2h25 Windermere 12:20 PM Edinburgh S$71 1 One-way 0 changes8:55 AM 2h25 Windermere 11:20 AM Edinburgh S$58 1 One-way 0 changes11:47 AM 2h32 Windermere 2:19 PM Edinburgh S$48 1 One-way 0 changes8:52 AM 3h28 Windermere 12:20 PM Edinburgh S$48 1 One-way 0 changes7:52 AM 4h12 Windermere 12:04 PM Edinburgh S$92 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Windermere to Edinburgh
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Trains from Windermere to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at S$30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price S$30 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 9:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Windermere to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Windermere to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G85338+W85164 | On time 6:42 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h59 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G85338+W34023+W85164 | On time 6:42 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h59 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| W34213+G85347 | Delayed 8:23 AM 7:56 AMWindermere station (WDM) | 2h23 | 10:19 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G85354+W85168 | 8:52 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h45 | 11:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W34144+W85174+G85354 | 8:52 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h28 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| W34144+G89869 | 9:55 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h25 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W34286+G89871+W85185 | 1:07 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h11 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G85389+W85191 | 3:00 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h40 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
W34007+G85389+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+ L87777 | 3:00 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 4h35 | 7:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
| G85399+W85201 | 5:07 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h33 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W34289+G85399+W85197 | 5:07 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h17 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
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FAQs: Windermere to Edinburgh train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Windermere and Edinburgh
Most Windermere to Edinburgh trains use the Windermere to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Windermere and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Windermere station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Windermere from Windermere city centre
Windermere train station facilities and services
Windermere has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Windermere.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Windermere.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Windermere: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Windermere: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Windermere: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: On Station Forecourt, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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