- Must visit
Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price
Rp14
Average price
Rp29
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Windermere to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Windermere to Manchester will cost around Rp29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Rp14.
Of the 8 trains that leave Windermere for Manchester on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 109 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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.
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G89882Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Windermere to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from Rp4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Rp4, and a bus costs an average of Rp17.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
Rp20 Average price Cheapest | Rp20 Average price |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Windermere to Manchester:
A train is Rp0.29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Windermere to Manchester costing on average Rp20.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
The table below shows live departures for Windermere to Manchester trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W84893+ G85338 | Delayed 6:10 AM 6:42 AMWindermere station (WDM) | 1h41 | 8:23 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G85338+ W84893+ G89881 | On time 6:42 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h09 | 8:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
G85347+ W34181+ G89882 | On time 7:56 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 1h55 | 9:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
W84899+ G85354 | Delayed 8:14 AM 8:52 AMWindermere station (WDM) | 1h30 | 10:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89869 | On time 9:55 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 1h56 | 11:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G85361+ W33970+ G89885 | On time 10:57 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 1h54 | 12:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
W84907+ G85370 | Delayed 11:12 AM 11:47 AMWindermere station (WDM) | 1h35 | 1:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89871 | On time 1:07 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 1h44 | 2:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G85379+ W34063+ G89889 | On time 2:00 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 1h51 | 3:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
W84915+ G85379 | Delayed 2:13 PM 2:00 PMWindermere station (WDM) | 2h22 | 4:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G85389+ W33889+ G89673 | On time 3:00 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 1h47 | 4:47 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
W84918+ G85389 | Delayed 3:13 PM 3:00 PMWindermere station (WDM) | 2h22 | 5:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89873 | On time 4:00 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 1h51 | 5:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Windermere to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at Rp4 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 67 miles (109 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 67 miles (109 km) |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price Rp4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Windermere to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Windermere to Manchester trains use the Windermere to Manchester Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Windermere and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Windermere.
Ticket office support is available at Windermere.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Windermere: Parking, WC.
Available at Windermere: Bike Parking.
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.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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