Windermere to Derby by train

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Overview: trains from Windermere to Derby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Windermere to Derby, 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 22:45 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 3hr 8m View journey
Distance (km) 189
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey €103.66 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 32m
Train operators 9

Travelling by train from Windermere to Derby

Ready to travel from Windermere to Derby by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Windermere and Derby: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €103.66, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Windermere to Derby train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:42.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:45.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:43.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:44.

  • 20 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 32 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Windermere to Derby

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 8 minutes, spanning 189 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets from Windermere to Derby?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 4 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Maximising your travels to Derby

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Derby.

FAQs about the train journey from Windermere to Derby

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

The train journey from Windermere to Derby covers 189 kilometres in total.

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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.