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Compare train for York to Windermere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Windermere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €54, while a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€54 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around €54 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€25. The journey takes 3h 5m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from York to Windermere by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Windermere is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
TP282800+G88950 · G85351+
W342134:40 AM4h08York station (YRK)8:48 AMWindermere station (WDM)€271One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- TP282800+G88950 · G85351+W342134:40 AM4h08York station (YRK)8:48 AMWindermere station (WDM)€271One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- TP280900+C32449+W85188+G8538411:05 AM3h51York station (YRK)2:56 PMWindermere station (WDM)€1111One-way3 transfers
Other options
- TP281500+C32429+W85179+G853749:05 AM3h53York station (YRK)12:58 PMWindermere station (WDM)€1111One-way3 transfers
- TP282500+G88955+W85174+G853575:45 AM4h06York station (YRK)9:51 AMWindermere station (WDM)€1111One-way3 transfers
- TP281300+G88969 · G890719:45 AM4h09York station (YRK)1:54 PMWindermere station (WDM)€1111One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from York to Windermere
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Windermere as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Windermere station (WDM).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Windermere by train.
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