The average train between Birmingham and Windermere takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Windermere at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Windermere station via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Birmingham to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Birmingham to Windermere train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Windermere is 221.3 km. The road distance is 246 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 15m.