Is there a direct train from Windermere to Chester?

The journey between Windermere and Chester usually involves 9 changes of train.We usually find around 43 departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around 36 departures.

How long does it take to travel from Windermere to Chester?

The Windermere to Chester train travel takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Windermere to Chester train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Chester leaving Windermere at around 06:42 and the last train leaving at around 21:49.At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Windermere at around 06:57, with the final departure at 21:44.

Windermere to Chester by train

First train

06:42
Last train

21:49

Avg changes

2
Fastest journey

1hr 54m

Distance

132 kilometres
Trains per day

42

Avg. journey time

2hr 21m
Train operators

Taking the train from Windermere to Chester

Ready to book a trip from Windermere to Chester by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Windermere and Chester

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$51.83, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides
Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience
Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey
Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts
Are an even greener travel option than high speed
Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Windermere to Chester departure frequency and train timetable

With 42 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 10 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:42 and the last one is at 21:49. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:57, with the last one at 21:44.

Train duration for trips from Windermere to Chester

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 54 minutes, crossing a total distance of 132 kilometres.

Booking Windermere to Chester trains in advance

Booking your Windermere to Chester tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Windermere and Chester by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Further insights on trains from Windermere to Chester

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Chester city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Windermere to Chester

Want to know more about your journey from Windermere to Chester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What’s the distance between Windermere and Chester by train?

The train journey from Windermere to Chester covers 132 kilometres in total.

How much does the train from Windermere to Chester cost?

The lowest fare on this route is AU$51.83. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Windermere to Chester train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 4 months in advance.

How long does it take to get from Windermere to Chester?

The fastest jouney takes 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Chester to Windermere by train

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