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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Windermere
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£-0
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
227 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Windermere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Fast trains
To travel from Leicester to Windermere you need to make at least 3 changes.

13:183h34
Leicester16:52Windermere
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3 changes

14:183h43
Leicester18:01Windermere
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3 changes

15:183h31
Leicester18:49Windermere
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3 changes

17:184h21
Leicester21:39Windermere
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3 changes

18:184h23
Leicester22:41Windermere
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3 changes

15:183h31
Leicester18:49Windermere
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3 changes

13:183h34
Leicester16:52Windermere
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3 changes

14:183h43
Leicester18:01Windermere
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3 changes

17:184h21
Leicester21:39Windermere
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3 changes

18:184h23
Leicester22:41Windermere
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3 changes
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Leicester to Windermere train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 23:04
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:18 Leicester | 4h34 | 16:52 Windermere | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:18 Leicester | 3h34 | 16:52 Windermere | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:18 Leicester | 3h43 | 18:01 Windermere | 3 changes | |
![]() | 15:18 Leicester | 3h31 | 18:49 Windermere | 3 changes | |
![]() | 15:18 Leicester | 4h24 | 19:42 Windermere | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Windermere
Trains from Leicester to Windermere run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
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 227 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 17:18 |
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
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Leicester to Windermere trainsAvanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester and Windermere from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 38m
Cheapest Price
£34
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 31m
Cheapest Price
£135
Cross Country frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Leicester to Windermere train
FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to Windermere easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Windermere.

Booking trains from Leicester to Windermere in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Leicester to Windermere is 227 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Leicester to Windermere can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £34, while the average price tends to be around £42.
The train journey from Leicester to Windermere covers a distance of 227 km and takes approximately 3h 43m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Windermere is by train, costing approximately £34.
The train station in Leicester that goes to Windermere is Leicester station (LEI), and it arrives at Windermere station (WDM).
The first train from Leicester to Windermere leaves at 5:10.
The last train from Leicester to Windermere departs at 17:18.
Trains from Leicester to Windermere run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Leicester to Windermere.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Leicester to Windermere.
There is no night train service from Leicester to Windermere.
Yes, you can take the train from Leicester to Windermere.
To travel from Leicester to Windermere, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Windermere
Leicester
Windermere
The major train station for departures in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your trip from Leicester to Windermere.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
The major train station for arrivals in Windermere is Windermere. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Windermere for your journey to Windermere from Leicester.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 20:45 Sunday 11:10 - 20:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Windermere
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the station entrance
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