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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gravesend to Windermere
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 07 Oct
Cheapest price on 07 Oct
£206
Average ticket price on 07 Oct
£222
Fastest journey on 07 Oct
3 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 07 Oct
3 h 55 m
Trains on 07 Oct
12
Distance
394 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gravesend to Windermere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gravesend to Windermere will cost around £222 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £206.
Fast trains
To travel from Gravesend to Windermere you need to make at least 2 changes.
6:414h00Gravesend10:41Windermere£2061One-way2 changes- 9:454h09Gravesend13:54Windermere£2061One-way2 changes
- 15:453h56Gravesend19:41Windermere£2061One-way2 changes
- 7:413h59Gravesend11:40Windermere£2271One-way2 changes
- 10:454h11Gravesend14:56Windermere£2271One-way2 changes
- 16:453h52Gravesend20:37Windermere£2271One-way2 changes
- 17:453h54Gravesend21:39Windermere£2271One-way2 changes
- 15:453h56Gravesend19:41Windermere£2061One-way2 changes
- 18:453h56Gravesend22:41Windermere£2271One-way2 changes
- 7:413h59Gravesend11:40Windermere£2271One-way2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gravesend to Windermere
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Take a train from Gravesend to Windermere and enjoy the approximately 394 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 15:15, the last at 18:15.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 394 km |
First train 15:15 |
Last train 18:15 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Live departures
Gravesend to Windermere train times
The table below shows live departures for Gravesend to Windermere trains for today, Tuesday 6 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:45 Gravesend | 4h11 | 14:56 Windermere | 2 changes | |
| 12:45 Gravesend | 4h08 | 16:53 Windermere | 2 changes | |
| 13:45 Gravesend | 4h16 | 18:01 Windermere | 2 changes | |
| 14:45 Gravesend | 4h04 | 18:49 Windermere | 2 changes | |
| 15:45 Gravesend | 3h56 | 19:41 Windermere | 2 changes | |
| 16:45 Gravesend | 3h52 | 20:37 Windermere | 2 changes | |
| 17:45 Gravesend | 3h54 | 21:39 Windermere | 2 changes | |
| 18:45 Gravesend | 3h56 | 22:41 Windermere | 2 changes | |
| 22:45 Gravesend | 11h06 | 9:51 Windermere | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 7 October | |||||
| 6:41 Gravesend | 4h00 | 10:41 Windermere | 2 changes | |
| 7:41 Gravesend | 3h59 | 11:40 Windermere | 2 changes | |
| 9:45 Gravesend | 4h09 | 13:54 Windermere | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies: Southeastern from Gravesend to Windermere trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Gravesend and Windermere. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Southeastern Duration
3h 52m
Cheapest Southeastern Price
£206
Southeastern frequency
10 a day
Complete guide to Windermere
Things to do in Windermere
Discover the best of Windermere — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Windermere trip today.
- Recommended
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
Working Arts and Crafts house museum with original interiors, decorative details, and insight into the life of writer Harriet Martineau.
- Recommended
Old Courthouse Gallery
Independent gallery showing contemporary and traditional artworks, with changing exhibitions and a central Bowness location.
- Must visit
Bowness-on-Windermere
Lakeside village area with boat piers, shops, and easy access to cruises, promenades, and classic views across Windermere.
- Must visit
Orrest Head
Broad wooded viewpoint above Windermere, reached by foot or shuttle, known for panoramic lake and fell views.
- Recommended
Cockshott Point
Formal lakeside gardens with lawns, flowerbeds, picnic space, and direct access to the shore near Bowness.
Cumberland Sausage
A famous Cumbrian sausage with protected status, made from local pork and herbs. It is a classic Lake District breakfast and pub staple.
- Vegetarian
Kendal Mint Cake
A dark, rich fruit cake from Cumbria made with currants, spice and often tea. It is a traditional accompaniment to local cheese.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Kendal Mint Cake
A sweet peppermint glucose bar from nearby Kendal, long linked with walkers and climbers for quick energy in the Lakes.
Cedar Manor Restaurant
Well-regarded local venue for coffee, brunch and homemade cakes, with a friendly atmosphere and reliable daytime food.
Hooked
Long-established Lake District restaurant with contemporary British dishes and a refined country-house atmosphere.
Homeground Coffee + Kitchen
Popular casual restaurant serving tapas-style small plates and pizzas in a lively modern setting near the station.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the Lake District. Hotels and dining cost more in peak season, but cafés, pubs and local buses keep daily visitor costs manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for a casual meal or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £40+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Café tipping is not expected, but small change is appreciated.
Stagecoach Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3.00
- Day pass
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To the city centre
Windermere railway station -> Bowness-on-Windermere
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Single bus fares in Cumbria and North Lancashire are capped at £3.00 on participating Stagecoach services. Check the operator app before travel.
- Windermere station is linked to Bowness and Ambleside by bus, including route 599. Contactless bank card and mobile payments are accepted by Stagecoach.
Best day trips from Windermere by train
The most popular day trips by train from Windermere are Kendal, Lancaster, Oxenholme, Penrith and Carlisle. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Windermere on Omio.
Day trip from Windermere to Kendal by train
Why visit Kendal for the day?
Kendal is a Cumbrian market town on the edge of the Lake District, known for Kendal Castle and Kendal Mint Cake. Its stone streets, River Kent setting and strong local identity make it feel more lived-in than purely touristic.
How to get from Windermere to Kendal by train?
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:21, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 11m.
Day trip from Windermere to Lancaster by train
Why visit Lancaster for the day?
Lancaster is known for its castle, Georgian architecture and ties to the House of Lancaster. Its compact centre, River Lune setting and student energy give the city a historic yet easy-going feel.
How to get from Windermere to Lancaster by train?
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 31m.
Day trip from Windermere to Oxenholme by train
Why visit Oxenholme for the day?
Oxenholme is a small Cumbrian settlement best known for its station linking Kendal with the wider Lake District. Close to rolling countryside and the market town of Kendal, it feels quiet, practical and distinctly rural.
How to get from Windermere to Oxenholme by train?
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 17m.
Day trip from Windermere to Penrith by train
Why visit Penrith for the day?
Penrith is a Cumbrian market town known for its red sandstone streets and easy access to the Lake District. It has a practical, lived-in feel, with independent shops, historic buildings, and nearby landmarks such as Penrith Castle.
How to get from Windermere to Penrith by train?
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 43m.
Day trip from Windermere to Carlisle by train
Why visit Carlisle for the day?
Carlisle is a Cumbrian border city known for its Roman past, medieval castle and centuries of Anglo-Scottish history. Its compact centre blends historic streets with a practical market-city character.
How to get from Windermere to Carlisle by train?
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 56m.
FAQs: Gravesend to Windermere train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gravesend 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.
The train distance from Gravesend to Windermere is 394 km.
The first train from Gravesend to Windermere leaves at 15:15.
The last train from Gravesend to Windermere departs at 18:15.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gravesend to Windermere.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gravesend to Windermere.
There is no night train service from Gravesend to Windermere.
Booking trains from Gravesend to Windermere in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Gravesend to Windermere offers scenic views, particularly as it approaches the Lake District, where passengers can enjoy picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, and stunning lakes.
Yes, you can take the train from Gravesend to Windermere.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gravesend and Windermere
Most Gravesend to Windermere trains use the Gravesend to Windermere station pair. Use this guide to compare Gravesend and Windermere train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Gravesend
Arrival train stations in Windermere
Which Gravesend station do trains to Windermere leave from?
Trains from Gravesend to Windermere leave from Gravesend. The station is 1 km from Gravesend city centre at Gravesend station, Rathmore Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0HP.
GravesendGravesend station, Rathmore Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0HP+44 3303339232
City-centre transport
Getting to Gravesend from Gravesend city centre
BusNag1, Vigo1, Meopham1, 489 · 3m · £2
Gravesend train station facilities and services
Gravesend has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gravesend.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gravesend. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gravesend: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gravesend: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gravesend: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct step free access to Platform 0 for services towards London via the main entrance on Rathmore Road. Direct step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via the side entrance on Clive Road. Direct step free access to Platform 1 from Platform 0. All platforms and interchange via lifts or steps from the station overbridge, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: in the booking hall on Platform 0 entrance, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Windermere station do trains from Gravesend arrive at?
Trains from Gravesend to Windermere arrive at Windermere. Windermere is from Windermere city centre.
WindermereWindermere station, Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH+44 800 200 6060
City-centre transport
Getting to Windermere from Windermere city centre
Bus597 · 1m · £8
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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