The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Windermere
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Windermere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Windermere will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lancaster for Windermere on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 42 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.
9:07 AM0h42Lancaster9:49 AMWindermere$121One-way0 transfers
9:07 AM0h42Lancaster9:49 AMWindermere$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lancaster to Windermere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Windermere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Windermere:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lancaster to Windermere costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Windermere take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
Live departures
Lancaster to Windermere train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Windermere trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:07 AM Lancaster | 0h42 | 9:49 AM Windermere | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Windermere
Trains from Lancaster to Windermere run on average 8 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 38m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 5:59 AM |
Last train 10:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail from Lancaster to Windermere trainsNorthern Rail trains will get you between Lancaster and Windermere from $4 (€4). 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 Lancaster to Windermere
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Windermere
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office
- 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 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
- 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: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
- 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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