Windermere to Edinburgh by train

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Overview: trains from Windermere to Edinburgh

Find the key information for travelling by train from Windermere to Edinburgh, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:42 View journey
Last train 21:04 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 21m View journey
Distance (km) 176
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey CA$29.90 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 39m
Train operators 6

Travelling from Windermere to Edinburgh by train

Want to know how to get from Windermere to Edinburgh by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Windermere to Edinburgh take around 2 hours and 21 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 176 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Windermere is scheduled to depart at around  06:42. The last departure is usually at around 21:04 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Windermere at around 06:42, with the last train leaving at around 20:44. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 33 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 11 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$29.90.

We think any time is a great time to visit Edinburgh, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Edinburgh.

Is there a direct train from Windermere to Edinburgh?

The journey between Windermere and Edinburgh usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Windermere to Edinburgh every weekday 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 at least one departure.

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

The Windermere to Edinburgh train travel takes about 2 hours and 21 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Windermere to Edinburgh train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Edinburgh leaving Windermere at around 06:42 and the last train leaving at around 21:04 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Windermere at around 06:42, with the final departure at 20:44.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.