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The average train between Fort William and Windermere takes 9h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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.

9h 34m
Duration
276 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Fort William to Windermere train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Fort William and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Windermere at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited14h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited14h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited14h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited14h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited18h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited14h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort William 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 Fort William to Windermere.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Fort William to Windermere via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 23m.

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