The average train between Southport and Windermere takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport 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 Southport and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Windermere at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southport 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 Southport to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Windermere station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Southport to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.
Book your Southport to Windermere train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Southport and Windermere is 81.9 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Windermere via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 48m.