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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Windermere to Manchester
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Windermere to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Windermere to Manchester will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 6 trains that leave Windermere for Manchester 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 109 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 41 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.
G85354 · G89839 · L89256+
W848998:522h41Windermere station (WDM)11:33Manchester Victoria (MCV)£161One-way3 changes- G898699:551h56Windermere station (WDM)11:51Deansgate (DGT)£181One-way0 changes
- G85370+
W33973+P2424011:472h46Windermere station (WDM)14:33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£181One-way2 changes - G85354+W848998:521h30Windermere station (WDM)10:22Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£191One-way1 change
- G85370+W8490711:471h35Windermere station (WDM)13:22Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£201One-way1 change
- G85354+W848998:521h30Windermere station (WDM)10:22Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£191One-way1 change
- G85370+W8490711:471h35Windermere station (WDM)13:22Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£201One-way1 change
- G85361+W33970+G8988510:571h54Windermere station (WDM)12:51Deansgate (DGT)£351One-way2 changes
- G898699:551h56Windermere station (WDM)11:51Deansgate (DGT)£181One-way0 changes
- G85354 · G89839 · L89256+W848998:522h41Windermere station (WDM)11:33Manchester Victoria (MCV)£161One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Windermere to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Windermere to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 109 km
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Windermere to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Windermere to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89869 | On time 9:55 Windermere station (WDM) | 1h56 | 11:51 Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G85361+W33970+G89885 | On time 10:57 Windermere station (WDM) | 1h54 | 12:51 Deansgate (DGT) | 2 changes | |
| G85370+W33973+P24181 | On time 11:47 Windermere station (WDM) | 2h26 | 14:13 Deansgate (DGT) | 2 changes | |
| G85370+W84907 | On time 11:47 Windermere station (WDM) | 1h35 | 13:22 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| G89871 | On time 13:07 Windermere station (WDM) | 1h44 | 14:51 Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G85379+W84915 | On time 14:00 Windermere station (WDM) | 2h22 | 16:22 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| G85379+W34063+P28507 | On time 14:00 Windermere station (WDM) | 2h09 | 16:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
| G85379+W34063+G89889 | On time 14:00 Windermere station (WDM) | 1h51 | 15:51 Deansgate (DGT) | 2 changes | |
| G85389+W84918 | On time 15:00 Windermere station (WDM) | 2h22 | 17:22 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| G85389+W33889+G89673 | On time 15:00 Windermere station (WDM) | 1h47 | 16:47 Deansgate (DGT) | 2 changes | |
| G85389+W33889+P24156 | On time 15:00 Windermere station (WDM) | 2h13 | 17:13 Deansgate (DGT) | 2 changes | |
| G85389+W84918+G89823 | On time 15:00 Windermere station (WDM) | 2h39 | 17:39 Deansgate (DGT) | 2 changes | |
| G85389+W33889+P28509 | On time 15:00 Windermere station (WDM) | 2h09 | 17:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
| G89873 | On time 16:00 Windermere station (WDM) | 1h51 | 17:51 Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 9 July | |||||
| G85354 · G89839 · L89256+W84899 | 8:52 Windermere station (WDM) | 2h41 | 11:33 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 changes | |
| G85354+W84899 | 8:52 Windermere station (WDM) | 1h30 | 10:22 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Windermere to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Windermere to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 109 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 109 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 3:45 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Windermere to Manchester trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Windermere and Manchester from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Windermere to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Windermere to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Windermere and Manchester
Most Windermere to Manchester trains use the Windermere to Manchester Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Windermere and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Windermere station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Windermere from Windermere city centre
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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Windermere arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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