The average train between Gretna and Windermere takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Gretna 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 Gretna and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Windermere at 9:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gretna to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Gretna station and arriving at Windermere station via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Gretna to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Windermere station.
Book your Gretna to Windermere train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gretna and Windermere is 69.3 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Gretna Green to Windermere via Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 10m.