The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Bowness-on-Windermere
Cheapest price
$127
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
369 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Bowness-on-Windermere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bowness-on-Windermere will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
Of the 1 trains that leave London for Bowness-on-Windermere on Thu, Jun 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 369 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 26 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 3 h 26 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.
12:30 PM3h26London3:56 PMBowness-on-Windermere$1271One-way0 transfers
12:30 PM3h26London3:56 PMBowness-on-Windermere$1271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for London to Bowness-on-Windermere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bowness-on-Windermere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $86, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$123 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bowness-on-Windermere:
A train is $28 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bowness-on-Windermere costing on average $151 (€125).
Other travel options to Bowness-on-Windermere take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
The journey is about 2h 11m faster (3h 10m by train vs 5h 21m by car) and roughly $7 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($123 (€101) vs $130 (€107)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Bowness-on-Windermere train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Bowness-on-Windermere trains for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34254+ G85365 | On time 8:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h04 | 11:34 AM Staveley station (SVL) | 1 transfer | |
W34254+ G85365 | On time 8:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h10 | 11:40 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 1 transfer | |
W33941+ G85374 | On time 8:40 AM London Euston (EUS) | 4h18 | 12:58 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 1 transfer | |
W33941+ G85374 | On time 8:40 AM London Euston (EUS) | 4h12 | 12:52 PM Staveley station (SVL) | 1 transfer | |
W33912 · W33941+ G85374 | On time 9:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h22 | 12:52 PM Staveley station (SVL) | 2 transfers | |
W33912 · W33941+ G85374 | On time 9:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h28 | 12:58 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 2 transfers | |
W34033+ G89071 | On time 10:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h17 | 1:47 PM Staveley station (SVL) | 1 transfer | |
W34033+ G89071 | On time 10:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h24 | 1:54 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 1 transfer | |
W34016+ G85394 | On time 11:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 4h20 | 3:50 PM Staveley station (SVL) | 1 transfer | |
W34016+ G85384 | On time 11:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h26 | 2:56 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 1 transfer | |
W34187+ W85191+ G85394 | On time 12:30 PM London Euston (EUS) | 3h26 | 3:56 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 2 transfers | |
W34187+ W85191+ G85394 | On time 12:30 PM London Euston (EUS) | 3h20 | 3:50 PM Staveley station (SVL) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Bowness-on-Windermere
Trains from London to Bowness-on-Windermere run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 (€71) but you can travel from only $66 (€55) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 19:58. The fastest train covers the 229 miles (369 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 229 miles (369 km) |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€71) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 5:31 AM |
Last train 7:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from London to Bowness-on-Windermere trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between London and Bowness-on-Windermere from $66 (€55). 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 London to Bowness-on-Windermere
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Bowness-on-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 Bowness-on-Windermere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Bowness-on-Windermere
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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