The average train between Cambridge and Windermere takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 2 hours between Cambridge and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Windermere at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Windermere station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Cambridge to Windermere train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Windermere train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Cambridge to Windermere train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cambridge and Windermere is 314.7 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Windermere via King's Cross, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 30m.