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Penrith and Eden Museum
Town museum in a former school with displays on Penrith, local farming, railways and archaeology. A useful introduction to the area.
The table below shows live departures for Windermere to Penrith trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W85174+ G85354 | Delayed 8:28 8:52Windermere station (WDM) | 1h01 | 9:53 Penrith station (PNR) | 1 change | |
W85170+ G89869 | Delayed 9:36 9:55Windermere station (WDM) | 1h05 | 11:00 Penrith station (PNR) | 1 change | |
W85177+ G85361 | Delayed 10:28 10:57Windermere station (WDM) | 0h56 | 11:53 Penrith station (PNR) | 1 change | |
W85179+ G85370 | Delayed 11:33 11:47Windermere station (WDM) | 1h10 | 12:57 Penrith station (PNR) | 1 change | |
W85185+ G89871 | Delayed 12:41 13:07Windermere station (WDM) | 0h58 | 14:05 Penrith station (PNR) | 1 change |
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Trains from Windermere to Penrith run on average 5 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 5:59 |
Last train 21:48 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Town museum in a former school with displays on Penrith, local farming, railways and archaeology. A useful introduction to the area.
Historic house and military museum covering the Border Regiment and county regiments. Includes uniforms, medals and stories from Cumbria's soldiers.
A restored country house near Penrith with collections, period interiors and landscaped grounds. Suitable for visitors wanting history beyond the town.
Beacon Hill parkland above Penrith with woodland paths, open lawns and far-reaching views. Popular for an easy walk and sunset viewpoints.
A scenic section of the valley west of Penrith, popular for walking, riverside views and access to villages and fells.
Elegant town square framed by historic buildings and shops. A practical starting point for exploring central Penrith on foot.
A classic Cumberland sausage made in a long coil with pepper and herbs. It is a defining Cumbrian speciality often linked with local farming traditions.
A rich fruit cake from Cumbria made with dried fruit, spices and tea, traditionally eaten with Wensleydale cheese in the region.
A traditional Cumbrian celebration cake with currants, butter and spices, baked flat and sliced for tea, fairs and family gatherings.
Popular town-centre restaurant known for Turkish and Mediterranean cooking, generous portions and a lively, friendly atmosphere.
Established Penrith café and bakery known for breakfasts, lunches, cakes and good coffee in a busy, casual setting.
Smart but relaxed restaurant at North Lakes Hotel, serving modern British dishes with local produce in a polished setting.
Moderate for the UK. Accommodation is often cheaper than major cities, while dining and local transport are fairly typical for a popular Lake District gateway.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. In cafés and pubs, tipping is optional but appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Windermere to Penrith 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 Penrith, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Windermere to Penrith trains use the Windermere to Penrith station pair. Use this guide to compare Windermere and Penrith train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Windermere.
Ticket office support is available at Windermere.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Windermere: Parking, WC.
Available at Windermere: Bike Parking.
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.
Penrith has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Penrith.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Penrith: Parking, WC.
Available at Penrith: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penrith: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
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