Windermere to Nelson Trains

Windermere to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Windermere and Nelson takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere to Nelson. 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 56m
Duration: 77 mi
Distance: £35
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 55m

£28–55

Windermere to Nelson train times

Trains run hourly between Windermere and Nelson. 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 Nelson at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:07 PM → 7:27 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:06 PM → 8:28 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
6:55 PM → 9:27 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
7:48 PM → 10:26 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

12:24 PM → 3:04 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 5:04 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 7:08 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 9:04 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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