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Cheap train tickets from Windermere to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Mar 20

Cheapest

$13

Average

$13

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.

01:07PM1h44

Windermere

02:51PMManchester

$131One-way

0 transfers

Windermere to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, March 20

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
Northern Rail (3)Northern Rail (3)	01:07PM Windermere	1h44	02:51PM Manchester	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Windermere to Manchester?

The best time to book your train from Windermere to Manchester is 28 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Windermere to Manchester route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Windermere to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Windermere to Manchester.

Trains

from $17

Fastest train times from Windermere to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Mar 20

Fastest Journey

1 h 44 m

Average

1 h 44 m

Trains per day

Distance

109 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Windermere for Manchester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

01:07PM1h44

Windermere

02:51PMManchester

$131One-way

0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Windermere to Manchester

Trains from Windermere to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

67 miles (109 km)

Average train duration

1h 49m

Cheapest ticket price

$12 (€10)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 30m

First train

03:45

Last train

22:47

Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail (3) and TransPennine Express from Windermere to Manchester trains

Travel from Windermere to Manchester from $8 (€6) with Omio’s train partners Northern Rail (3) and TransPennine Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Northern Rail (3) from Windermere to Manchester train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: $8
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 8 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Windermere to Manchester train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 34 min
Cheapest Price: $14

Exploring Your Journey: Windermere to Manchester Train

Embarking on a scenic adventure with a Windermere to Manchester train offers an efficient and pleasant way to travel between these two remarkable destinations. Whether you're planning a day trip or an overnight stay, the train from Windermere to Manchester ensures a comfortable ride while showcasing some of England's most beautiful landscapes along the way. Travelers typically begin their journey at Windermere station, a focal point for Lake District explorers, before arriving smoothly at the bustling Manchester Piccadilly station. With multiple trains from Windermere to Manchester available daily, you have the flexibility to choose a time that best suits your schedule. Enjoy a reliable and relaxing commute that brings you right to the heart of Manchester, making your travel convenient and memorable.

Find Cheap Windermere to Manchester Train Tickets

Planning your journey with a low-cost train ticket from Windermere to Manchester doesn't have to be difficult. The cheapest possible ticket for this scenic ride is available from as low as $12 (€10). On average, you might expect to pay around $20 (€18) for a standard ticket. While train prices can fluctuate, traveling in November typically offers a balance of convenience and cost efficiency, providing travelers quieter trains and supperb views as winter settles in. Make sure to book your tickets in advance to ensure you grab the best rates!

Train Windermere to Manchester: Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Options

Travel between Windermere and Manchester by train offers a range of options with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, and TransPennine Express providing convenient services. Passengers can enjoy the scenic journey with modern and comfortable train types known for punctual service. Avanti West Coast offers high-speed trains with amenities such as WiFi and refreshments onboard, ensuring a smooth journey. Northern Rail provides reliable and accessible services ideal for regular travelers, while TransPennine Express stands out with its cross-country connections and complimentary WiFi, making the commute both productive and pleasant. For those seeking a blend of efficiency and comfort, choosing a train service between Windermere and Manchester is an excellent way to travel.

Train Windermere to Manchester: Train Times and Schedule

Embarking on a train journey from Windermere to Manchester is a pleasant experience that showcases the beautiful countryside of Northern England. The distance between Windermere and Manchester spans approximately 67 miles (109 km), allowing travelers to enjoy a comfortable ride. The average train journey duration is around 1h 30m.

Travelers will be pleased to know that the trains between Windermere and Manchester run frequently. On average, there are about 7 services per day, ensuring flexible travel options. These trains operate daily, providing a reliable train schedule on all days of the week.

For early birds and night owls, the train times are accommodating. The first train from Windermere to Manchester typically departs at 03:45, granting an early start for passengers. Meanwhile, the last train of the day allows those who wish to travel late, departing around 22:47.

When planning your journey, make sure to check the latest Windermere to Manchester train schedule for any updates or changes in the train times. Enjoy a seamless travel experience with dependable services connecting these two vibrant destinations.

FAQs: Trains from Windermere to Manchester

FAQs: Travel by train from Windermere to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Windermere to Manchester.

Cheap train tickets from Windermere to Manchester can start from as little as $9 (€8) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Windermere to Manchester is $21 (€18); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Windermere to Manchester train time is 1 h 30 min covering the 68 mile (109 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Windermere to Manchester leaves at 3: 45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Windermere to Manchester leaves at 10: 47 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Windermere to Manchester without having to change trains with Northern Rail (3). There are 2 direct trains from Windermere to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Windermere to Manchester train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Windermere and Manchester to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 47 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Windermere, which is located around 0.2 miles (319 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Windermere is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Windermere to Manchester is November.

Yes, you can take a train between Windermere and Manchester.

Popular train stations from Windermere to Manchester

Windermere

Manchester

The major train station for departures in Windermere is Windermere. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Windermere for your trip from Windermere to Manchester.

Windermere Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Windermere station, Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH

Phone Number

+44 800 200 6060

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 20:45 Sunday 11:10 - 20:40

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

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

Public transit options for Windermere

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the station entrance

The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Deansgate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Deansgate for your journey to Manchester from Windermere.

Deansgate

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Deansgate station, Whitworth Street West, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LG

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 23:40 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

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

Public transit options for Deansgate

Onward travel information: Free Metro shuttle bus link from station front serving Manchester City centre including Victoria Station On both sides of Whitworth Street, Deansgate and Chester Road for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham or Sale. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Whitworth St.
Metro: Metrolink G-Mex tram stop linked by footbridge from Manchester platform. 0161 228 7811

Manchester Piccadilly Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
Sun: 07:00 - 22:30

Wifi

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.

Lockers

Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Dining

Burger King
Caffè Nero
Carluccio’s
Hotel Chocolat
Starbucks
The Pasty Shop
Costa Coffee
Pret a Manger
Upper Crust
McDonald's
& more

Accessibility

There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
Premier Inn Manchester City
Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
Sun: 07:00 - 22:30

Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly

Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

Manchester Airport Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Ticket Office

Address

Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30

Distance to city center

13 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Public transit options for Manchester Airport

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

Manchester Oxford Road Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
Baby changing facilities: No

Public transit options for Manchester Oxford Road

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)