The average train between Alton and Windermere takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Alton to Windermere. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Alton and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Windermere at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Windermere station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Alton to Windermere train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Windermere train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Alton to Windermere train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alton and Windermere is 381.9 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Windermere via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 49m.