The average train between Nairn and Windermere takes 9h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Nairn 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 4 times a day between Nairn and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nairn is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Windermere at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nairn 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 Nairn to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Nairn station and arriving at Windermere station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
Nairn to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Nairn to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Nairn to Windermere train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nairn and Windermere is 361.4 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Nairn to Windermere via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 8h 11m.