Trains from Manchester to Windermere

Manchester to Windermere train information

• Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Manchester (North West England) to Windermere (North West England). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.
• There are 68 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Manchester to Windermere is approximately 1h53m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Windermere from Manchester, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.
• The cheapest fare we've found for the next 180 days is £28.90 one way.

Best prices for Manchester to Windermere train tickets

Manchester - Windermere prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Manchester to Windermere by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Manchester - Windermere: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Manchester to Windermere will increase if you don't book early. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 1 month in advance, tickets should be available from £8 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £17 for your journey. Thus, you can save 54% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 1 month in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Manchester to Windermere trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Manchester and Windermere by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Windermere to Manchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Manchester - Windermere train tickets

National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you might want to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to make great savings for your Manchester Windermere train ticket.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Manchester to Windermere? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Manchester Windermere ticket (i.e.: £28.90)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£28.90 = 3.04. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 4 trips from Manchester to Windermere (one way journey).

What is the cost of a railcard?

The price to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most train fares for an entire year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey