What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Hawkshead?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Hawkshead is to bus and train which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Hawkshead?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Hawkshead is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Hawkshead?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Hawkshead. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Tourist Information Centre via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Bath to Hawkshead?

The distance between Bath and Hawkshead is 262 miles. The road distance is 252 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Hawkshead without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Hawkshead without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 45m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Hawkshead?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Bath to Hawkshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Hawkshead bus from?

Bath to Hawkshead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bath to Hawkshead?

The best way to get from Bath to Hawkshead is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Bath to Hawkshead bus arrive?

Bath to Hawkshead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Bath to Hawkshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Hawkshead is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Bath to Hawkshead.

Where can I stay near Hawkshead?

There are 3317+ hotels available in Hawkshead.

Bath to Hawkshead - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Hawkshead by train, car ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry
6h 42m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
10h 45m
£48–93
Drive 250.5 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Hawksheadcar 250.5 mi
4h 33m
£63–90
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 30m
£122–205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 23m
£55–127

Bath to Hawkshead by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

10h 45mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260.3 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Hawkshead, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Tourist Information Centre via Bristol Temple Meads, Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Tourist Information Centre via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 23m.

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