The cheapest and fastest trains from Fort William to Windermere
Cheapest price
£121
Average price
£121
Fastest journey
7 h 11 m
Average duration
7 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fort William to Windermere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort William to Windermere will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £121.
Of the 1 trains that leave Fort William 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 304 km distance in an average of 7 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 11 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
Fort William to Windermere train times
The table below shows live departures for Fort William to Windermere trains for tomorrow, Sunday 28 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:41 Fort William | 7h11 | 17:52 Windermere | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fort William to Windermere
Trains from Fort William to Windermere run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £121 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 14:46. The fastest train covers the 304 km distance in 7h 11m.
Distance 304 km |
Average train duration 6h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £121 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 11m |
First train 06:30 |
Last train 14:46 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Fort William to Windermere trainsScotRail trains will get you between Fort William and Windermere from £121. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Fort William to Windermere train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort William 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Fort William and Windermere
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:45 Sunday 16:30 - 20:00 Summer opening hours Sundays 09:30 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets have a restricted capacity. The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. Available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
- 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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