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Windermere to Gretna trains

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The average train between Windermere and Gretna takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere to Gretna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 8m
Duration
69 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 19m
£20–40

Windermere to Gretna train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Windermere and Gretna. 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 Gretna at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Windermere to Gretna? 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.

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  • Distance: 69.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Gretna, Scotland?

You can take a train from Windermere to Gretna Green via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle in around 2h 19m.

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