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How to get fromCarnforth to Hawksheadby train, car ferry, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carnforth to Hawkshead by train, car ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry
    2h 12m

  2. Drive 29.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carnforth to Hawksheadcar29.8 mi
    43 min
    £8–11

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Grange-over-SandstrainManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Grange-over-Sands to Hawksheadtaxi
    42 min
    £36–46

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carnforth to Hawksheadtaxi29.8 mi
    43 min
    £60–80

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Carnforth to Hawkshead. However, you can take the train to Lancaster, 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 take the train to Grange-over-Sands then take the taxi to Hawkshead.

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