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What is the best way to travel from London to Windermere?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Buses to Windermere from London. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
4h 50m
£51
£102
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What is the cheapest way to reach Windermere from London?

You can reach Windermere with just £51 by taking a Train from Greater Anglia, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
Thursday
from £55
Friday
from £87
Saturday
from £51
Sunday
from £98
Monday
from £62
Tuesday
from £60

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • TfL Rail
    5h 52m
    0
    05:48
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £55
  • Metro Turizm
    5h 46m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £132
  • TfL Rail
    7h 7m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:58
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £217
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    4h 54m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    10:41
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £219

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • TfL Rail
    5h 52m
    0
    05:48
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £87
  • Metro Turizm
    5h 46m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £104
  • TfL Rail
    7h 7m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:58
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £109
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    4h 54m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    10:41
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £111

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Greater Anglia
    4h 55m
    0
    04:56
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:51
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £51
  • Southeastern
    5h 41m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £56
  • TfL Rail
    5h 17m
    0
    05:36
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    10:53
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £78
  • TfL Rail
    7h 17m
    0
    05:41
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:58
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £78

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • TfL Rail
    5h 12m
    0
    07:52
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:04
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £98
  • TfL Rail
    5h 23m
    0
    08:30
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:53
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £109
  • TfL Rail
    4h 50m
    0
    09:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    14:41
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £109
  • Southeastern
    5h 35m
    0
    07:29
    London
    Charlton Station
    13:04
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £111

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • TfL Rail
    5h 59m
    0
    05:41
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £62
  • TfL Rail
    7h 14m
    0
    05:44
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:58
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £132

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • TfL Rail
    5h 59m
    0
    05:41
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £60
  • TfL Rail
    7h 14m
    0
    05:44
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:58
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £78

What are the fastest trips from London to Windermere?

You can get to Windermere from London in just 4h 50m with a Train from TfL Rail. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
Thursday
from 4h 54m
Friday
from 4h 54m
Saturday
from 4h 54m
Sunday
from 4h 50m
Monday
from 5h 59m
Tuesday
from 5h 59m

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    4h 54m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    10:41
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £219
  • Metro Turizm
    5h 46m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £132
  • TfL Rail
    5h 52m
    0
    05:48
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £55
  • TfL Rail
    7h 7m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:58
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £217

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    4h 54m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    10:41
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £111
  • Metro Turizm
    5h 46m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £104
  • TfL Rail
    5h 52m
    0
    05:48
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £87
  • TfL Rail
    7h 7m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:58
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £109

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Southeastern
    4h 54m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Charlton Station
    10:53
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £80
  • Greater Anglia
    4h 55m
    0
    04:56
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:51
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £51
  • TfL Rail
    5h 17m
    0
    05:36
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    10:53
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £78
  • Southeastern
    5h 41m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £56

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • TfL Rail
    4h 50m
    0
    09:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    14:41
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £109
  • TfL Rail
    5h 12m
    0
    07:52
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:04
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £98
  • TfL Rail
    5h 23m
    0
    08:30
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:53
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £109
  • Southeastern
    5h 24m
    0
    08:29
    London
    Charlton Station
    13:53
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £111

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • TfL Rail
    5h 59m
    0
    05:41
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £62
  • TfL Rail
    7h 14m
    0
    05:44
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:58
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £132

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • TfL Rail
    5h 59m
    0
    05:41
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:40
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £60
  • TfL Rail
    7h 14m
    0
    05:44
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:58
    Windermere
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £78
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from London to Windermere

What are the most popular stations in London and Windermere?

In London, you will usually depart from Euston Station, Stratford Coach Station or Waterloo, while in Windermere you will be arriving at Central Station, Bowness Pier or South Kenton Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Windermere from London? With 3 connections between 5 Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between London and Windermere, you can pay as low as £51 with a Train from Greater Anglia.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from TfL Rail: you will get to Windermere in just 4h 50m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting London and Windermere are TfL Rail, Southeastern and Metro Turizm, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in London and Windermere is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Belsize Park or to Ambleside, and look at flights from Rochester Airport, and landing at Barrow/Walney Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from London to Windermere?

The most popular companies between London and Windermere, are TfL Rail, Southeastern and Metro Turizm. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: TfL Rail, Southeastern, Metro Turizm and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from London to Windermere

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London to Windermere. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from London to Windermere

How can I reach Windermere from London?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Windermere from London.

How far is Windermere from London?

The distance between London and Windermere is 369.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London and Windermere?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 10 kgs of CO2, a train 13 kgs, a car 63 kgs, and a flight 91 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from London to Windermere?

You can get to Windermere with just £51 by taking a Train from Greater Anglia.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Windermere?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Windermere in just 4h 50m with a Train from TfL Rail.

More routes to London and to Windermere

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to London and to Windermere. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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