The average train between Leicester and Windermere takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Windermere station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Leicester to Windermere train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Windermere train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Leicester to Windermere train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leicester and Windermere is 226.3 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Windermere via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 11m.