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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Windermere
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Trains per day
3
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 £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bristol for Windermere every day 3 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 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 5 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.
6:355h05Bristol11:40Windermere£611One-way0 changes- 8:334h25Bristol12:58Windermere£761One-way0 changes
- 7:334h25Bristol11:58Windermere£1321One-way0 changes
- 8:334h25Bristol12:58Windermere£761One-way0 changes
- 7:334h25Bristol11:58Windermere£1321One-way0 changes
- 6:355h05Bristol11:40Windermere£611One-way0 changes
Live departures
Bristol to Windermere train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Windermere trains for today, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G01069+C01372+ W85191+ G85394 | On time 11:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h23 | 15:56 Windermere station (WDM) | 3 changes | |
| G01069+C01372+G89067 | On time 11:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h20 | 16:53 Windermere station (WDM) | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 9 July | |||||
| 6:35 Bristol | 5h05 | 11:40 Windermere | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:33 Bristol | 4h25 | 11:58 Windermere | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:33 Bristol | 4h25 | 12:58 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 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 18:06. The fastest train covers the 326 km distance in 4h 21m.
Distance 326 km |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 18:06 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
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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
Most Bristol to Windermere trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Windermere station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Windermere train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Clifton Down from Bristol city centre
Clifton Down train station facilities and services
Clifton Down has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Clifton Down.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Clifton Down.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clifton Down: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Clifton Down: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Clifton Down: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Lawrence Hill from Bristol city centre
Lawrence Hill is 2 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Lawrence Hill train station facilities and services
Lawrence Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lawrence Hill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lawrence Hill: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Lawrence Hill: Bike Parking.
Which Windermere station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Windermere from Windermere city centre
Windermere train station facilities and services
Windermere has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Windermere.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Windermere.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Windermere: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Windermere: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Windermere: 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.
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