The average train between Windermere and Scarborough takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere to Scarborough. 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 Scarborough. 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 Scarborough at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Windermere to Scarborough? 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 Windermere to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Scarborough station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Windermere to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Windermere to Scarborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Windermere and Scarborough is 162.6 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Scarborough via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, and Leeds in around 5h 28m.