The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Windermere station (WDM)
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Windermere station (WDM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Windermere station (WDM) will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Windermere station (WDM) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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.










Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Windermere station (WDM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Windermere station (WDM) trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h36 | 07:48 Windermere station (WDM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h29 | 09:41 Windermere station (WDM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h09 | 17:01 Windermere station (WDM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h38 | 17:49 Windermere station (WDM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h29 | 21:41 Windermere station (WDM) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Windermere station (WDM)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Windermere station (WDM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 19:12. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 19:12 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Windermere station (WDM) trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Windermere station (WDM) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Windermere station (WDM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Windermere station (WDM) 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 station (WDM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Windermere station (WDM)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- 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
