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Outbound fromCardiff Central to Windermere by train
It takes an average of 6h 47m to travel from Cardiff Central to Windermere by train, over a distance of around 201 miles (323 km). There are normally 51 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Windermere and tickets for this journey start from £43 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:22 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Windermere | |
| Journey time | From 4h 46m | |
| Distance | 201 miles (323 km) | |
| Frequency | 51 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £43 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Windermere in 4 hours 46 minutes
If you want to travel from Cardiff Central to Windermere by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Cardiff Central to Windermere by train to take around 6 hours 47 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 46 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 51 trains per day running on this route, which spans 201 miles (323 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Windermere. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Cardiff Central to Windermere start from £43.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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