The average train between Windermere and St Ives takes 12h 33m and the fastest train takes 9h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere to St Ives. 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 5 times a day between Windermere and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 7:48 PM which arrives into St Ives at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 12h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at St Ives station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
Windermere to St Ives train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to St Ives train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Windermere to St Ives train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Windermere and St Ives is 495 km. The road distance is 717 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to St Ives (Cornwall) via Oxenholme Lake District, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 11h.