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Compare train for Windermere to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Windermere to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The journey is about 47m faster (2h 21m by train vs 3h 8m by car) and roughly $35 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($57 vs $92). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Windermere to Edinburgh
How to get from Windermere to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Windermere to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:55 AM 6h30 Windermere 3:25 PM Edinburgh $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:55 AM 6h30 Windermere 3:25 PM Edinburgh $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:55 AM 6h30 Windermere 3:25 PM Edinburgh $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Windermere and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Windermere station (WDM) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Edinburgh by train.
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