The average train between Salford and Windermere takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Salford 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 Salford and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salford to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Windermere station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Salford to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Salford Crescent station.
Salford to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.
Book your Salford to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Salford and Windermere is 107 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Salford Crescent to Windermere via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 32m.