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 £26.18, 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.

Frequently asked questions

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 £26.18. 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.