What is the best way to travel from London to Windermere?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains to Windermere from London. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Windermere from London?
You can reach Windermere with just £110 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.
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Greater Anglia4h 55m004:56LondonStratford Train Station09:51WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 04:56:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 09:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £110 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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Transport For London5h 41m005:59LondonStratford Train Station11:40WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport For London goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 05:59:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £110 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 41m
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London Overground4h 35m006:18LondonLeytonstone High Road Station10:53WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Leytonstone High Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 06:18:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 10:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £110 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Southern4h 45m005:06LondonBattersea Park Station09:51WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southern goes from Battersea Park Station, London (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 05:06:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 09:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Southeastern5h 24m005:29LondonNew Cross Station10:53WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from New Cross Station, London (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 05:29:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 10:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 24m
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What are the fastest trips from London to Windermere?
You can get to Windermere from London in just 4h 35m with a Train from London Overground. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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London Overground4h 35m006:18LondonLeytonstone High Road Station10:53WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Leytonstone High Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 06:18:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 10:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £110 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Southern4h 45m005:06LondonBattersea Park Station09:51WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southern goes from Battersea Park Station, London (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 05:06:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 09:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Greater Anglia4h 55m004:56LondonStratford Train Station09:51WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 04:56:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 09:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £110 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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Southeastern5h 24m005:29LondonNew Cross Station10:53WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from New Cross Station, London (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 05:29:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 10:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 24m
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Transport For London5h 41m005:59LondonStratford Train Station11:40WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport For London goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 05:59:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £110 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 41m
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Bus from London to Windermere
What are the most popular stations in London and Windermere?
In London, you will usually depart from Southwark Bridge Road Coach Stop, Victoria Coach Station or St Pancras Train Station, while in Windermere you will be arriving at South Kenton Train Station, Bowness Pier or Central 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 5 connections between 6 Train 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 £110 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 London Overground: you will get to Windermere in just 4h 35m.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 Greater Anglia, Transport For London and London Overground, 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 Greater Anglia, Transport For London and London Overground. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Greater Anglia, Transport For London, London Overground 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 5 connections between Train, 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 £110 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 35m with a Train from London Overground.
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!
