- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
370 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Windermere to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Windermere to London will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
It's difficult to get from Windermere to London without transferring at least once.
W33999 · W34121+
G85399
W34200+
G85399
W33889+
G85389
W34063+
G85379
W34029+
G85338
W34050+
G89873
W34063+
G85379
W34200+
G85409
W33889+
G85389
W33970+
G85361Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Windermere to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $81. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $198 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Windermere to London:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Windermere to London costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Windermere to London costing on average $198 (€161).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
The journey is about 1h 53m faster (3h 18m by train vs 5h 11m by car) and roughly $48 (€39) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($110 (€89) vs $158 (€128)). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Windermere to London trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G85389+ W33889 | On time 3:00 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h14 | 6:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C01365 · W33877+ G85389 | Delayed 2:36 PM 3:00 PMWindermere station (WDM) | 4h03 | 7:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G89873+ W34050 | On time 4:00 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h12 | 7:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G85399+ W34200 | On time 5:07 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 4h13 | 9:20 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G85399+ W33999 · W34121 | On time 5:07 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h56 | 9:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W34200+ G85409 | Delayed 5:32 PM 6:06 PMWindermere station (WDM) | 3h14 | 9:20 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W34268 · W34166+ G85409 | Delayed 5:44 PM 6:06 PMWindermere station (WDM) | 3h59 | 10:05 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W34195+ G89875 | Delayed 6:41 PM 6:55 PMWindermere station (WDM) | 3h32 | 10:27 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W34259+ G85419 | Delayed 7:25 PM 7:48 PMWindermere station (WDM) | 3h52 | 11:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
W34029+ G85338 | 6:42 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h32 | 10:14 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W34181+ G85347 | 7:56 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h16 | 11:12 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W34028+ G85354 | 8:52 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h20 | 12:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W34039+ G89869 | 9:55 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h17 | 1:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C01362 · W33894+ G85361 | 10:57 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 4h06 | 3:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W33970+ G85361 | 10:57 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h15 | 2:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33973+ G85370 | 11:47 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h25 | 3:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89871+ W34160 · W34165 | 1:07 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h57 | 5:04 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G85379+ W34063 | 2:00 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h12 | 5:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Windermere to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 19:57. The fastest train covers the 229 miles (370 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 229 miles (370 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 12:39 AM |
Last train 7:57 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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