The average train between Windermere and Darwen takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere to Darwen. 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 Windermere and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Darwen at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Darwen station via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Windermere to Darwen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Windermere station.
Windermere to Darwen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Windermere to Darwen train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Windermere and Darwen is 81.1 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Darwen via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, and Blackburn in around 2h 24m.