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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Windermere
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
326 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Windermere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Windermere will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £101.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bristol for Windermere every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 326 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Bristol to Windermere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Windermere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 326 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£105 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bristol to Windermere train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Windermere trains for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:31 Bristol | 4h21 | 15:52 Windermere | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:31 Bristol | 5h29 | 21:00 Windermere | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Windermere
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Windermere run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £38 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 18:06. The fastest train covers the 326 km distance in 4h 21m.
Distance 326 km |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 18:06 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Bristol to Windermere trainsAvanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol and Windermere from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol to Windermere train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Windermere by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Windermere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Windermere
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: South Road bus stop opposite station towards Bristol. Bus stop on Redland Grove towards Severn Beach
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 20:45 Sunday 11:10 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: On Station Forecourt
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the station entrance
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