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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Windermere
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Windermere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Windermere will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 2 trains that leave Carlisle for Windermere on Sat, May 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 16 the direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Sat, May 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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.
8:10 AM1h43Carlisle9:53 AMWindermere$461One-way0 transfers
11:49 AM1h09Carlisle12:58 PMWindermere$461One-way0 transfers
- 11:49 AM1h09Carlisle12:58 PMWindermere$461One-way0 transfers
- 8:10 AM1h43Carlisle9:53 AMWindermere$461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Carlisle to Windermere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Windermere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Windermere:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carlisle to Windermere costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Windermere take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (58m by train vs 1h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Carlisle to Windermere train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Windermere trains for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:48 AM Carlisle | 1h10 | 12:58 PM Windermere | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:08 PM Carlisle | 1h31 | 8:39 PM Windermere | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Windermere
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Trains from Carlisle to Windermere run on average 5 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 9:47 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express from Carlisle to Windermere trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Carlisle and Windermere from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Carlisle to Windermere
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Windermere by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Windermere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Carlisle to Windermere
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 20:45 Sunday 11:10 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the station entrance
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