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How to get fromBirkenhead to Hawksheadby train, car ferry, car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Birkenhead to Hawkshead by train, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry
    3h 32m

  2. Drive 94.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birkenhead to Hawksheadcar94.7 mi
    1h 55m
    £24–34

  3. Train, line 505 bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Oxenholme Lake DistricttrainLiverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Tourist Information Centrebus505
    4h 1m
    £28–62

  4. Train, line 505 bus via Preston

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    3. Take the bus from Thwaite Lane to Tourist Information Centrebus505
    4h 24m
    £24–56

Birkenhead to Hawkshead by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Hawkshead, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Birkenhead to Hawkshead. However, you can take the train to Wigan North Western, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, drive to Ferry Nab, take the car ferry to Far Sawrey, then drive to Hawkshead. Alternatively, you can drive from Birkenhead to Hawkshead in around 1h 55m.

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