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Darlington to Windermere trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Windermere takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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 21m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

best
  1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
  2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
4h 11m
£48–97

Darlington to Windermere train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Windermere at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 41m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington 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 Darlington to Windermere.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Darlington to Windermere via Newcastle, Carlisle, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 11m.

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