The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Bowness-on-Windermere
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
369 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Bowness-on-Windermere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bowness-on-Windermere will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
Of the 2 trains that leave London for Bowness-on-Windermere every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 369 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 40 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and flight for London to Bowness-on-Windermere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bowness-on-Windermere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £40.
Distance: 369 km
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London to Bowness-on-Windermere train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Bowness-on-Windermere trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:24 London | 4h40 | 12:04 Bowness-on-Windermere | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:42 London | 3h58 | 15:40 Bowness-on-Windermere | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from London to Bowness-on-Windermere
Trains from London to Bowness-on-Windermere run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £40 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 19:58. The fastest train covers the 369 km distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 369 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 19:58 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from London to Bowness-on-Windermere trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between London and Bowness-on-Windermere from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Bowness-on-Windermere train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Bowness-on-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 Bowness-on-Windermere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Bowness-on-Windermere
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Metro: Connection available with LT Piccadilly Line
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 12:55 Saturday 08:30 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is on the bridge outside the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Alongside entrance to station by taxi office
- Storage CCTV: No
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:10 Saturday 06:25 - 20:10 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Barnes: Upper Richmond Road (A205) Bus Stop G To Clapham Junction: Upper Richmond Road (A205) Bus Stop F
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the High Street.
- Number One Thai Restaurant
- Brasserie Vacherin
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Holiday Inn London - Sutton
- Travelodge London Sutton
- Premier Inn London Sutton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- The station has a main entrance leading to all platforms, with ticket barriers and facilities located in the main concourse.
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Bus: Several local bus routes available
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:30 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 3/4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Clapham Junction: South Lambeth Gyratory (A203) opposite Station Entrance To London Waterloo: Wandsworth Road (A3036) by pedestrian underpass
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:15 Saturday 06:30 - 20:15 Sunday 09:15 - 18:30
- Type of shops available: A photo booth is located at the main (Old Oak Lane) ticket hall
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Two lifts provide step-free access from the main (Old Oak Lane) entrance to all platforms. Please note: there is no step-free access at the Harrow Road entrance
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Located on Platform 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Located on Platform 3
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle stands are available outside the main (Old Oak Lane) and Harrow Road entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Served by London Buses routes 18, 220, 228, 266 and 487. All bus stops are clearly signed from the station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop N in Station Approach for eastbound services to Camden Road Use Bus stop N in Station Approach for westbound services to Richmond
- Metro: There is a frequent London Underground (Bakerloo line) service from this station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free access available to train available on all platforms, except southbound London Overground platform which requires a manual boarding ramp.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Metro: Customers can connect with London Underground District and Hammersmith and City lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Type of shops available: High street shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Booking Hall only
- 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use bus stop H in Deal Porters Way for southbound services to New Cross/New Cross Gate (Service X) Use bus stop S in Rotherhithe Old Road for northbound services to Dalston Junction/Dalston Kingsland (Service X) Use bus stop S in Rotherhithe Old Road for southbound services to Clapham Junction (Service M)
- Metro: Nearest London Underground station is at Canada Water, one stop to the north.
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Selfridges & Co.
- The Ivy Cafe Marylebone
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Free for passengers
- The Westbury Mayfair
- Claridge's
- The Langham, London
- Located near the main entrance
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: entrance from Oxford Street, access to Central and Jubilee lines
- Hall 2: Elizabeth line access
- Metro: Central Line, Jubilee Line
- Elizabeth Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from nearby streets.
- The Ivy Soho Brasserie
- Hakkasan Hanway Place
- Berners Tavern
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free
- The Bloomsbury Hotel
- Radisson Blu Edwardian, Kenilworth
- The London EDITION
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Central and Northern Line platforms
- Hall 2: Elizabeth Line platforms
- Tube: Central Line, Northern Line
- Elizabeth Line
- Bus: Several lines available
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