The average train between Kilmarnock and Windermere takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Windermere at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Windermere station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Kilmarnock to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Windermere train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Windermere is 170.4 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Windermere via Glasgow Central and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 8m.