The average train between Windermere and Thirsk takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere to Thirsk. 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 every 3 hours between Windermere and Thirsk. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Thirsk at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Thirsk station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Windermere to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thirsk station.
Book your Windermere to Thirsk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Windermere and Thirsk is 102.8 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Thirsk via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 51m.