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Ayr to Windermere trains

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The average train between Ayr and Windermere takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr 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.

4h 6m
Duration
202 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 9m
£59–113

Ayr to Windermere train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Windermere at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Windermere? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ayr to Windermere.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 201.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Windermere via Glasgow Central and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 9m.

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