The average train between Darwen and Windermere takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Darwen 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 hourly between Darwen and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darwen is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Windermere at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Blackburn and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Darwen to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Darwen station and arriving at Windermere station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Darwen to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Darwen to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.
Book your Darwen to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Darwen and Windermere is 81.1 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Darwen to Windermere via Blackburn, Preston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 42m.