The average train between Shrewsbury and Windermere takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury 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 2 hours between Shrewsbury and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Windermere at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Windermere station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Shrewsbury to Windermere train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Windermere train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Windermere train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Windermere is 185.9 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 8m.