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How to get fromChester to Hawksheadby train, taxi, bus, car ferry or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Hawkshead by train, taxi, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    3. Take the taxi from Oxenholme Lake District to Hawksheadtaxi
    2h 36m
    £55–98

  2. Drive 108.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Hawksheadcar108.1 mi
    2h 6m
    £28–40

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
    3. Take the train from Preston to Windermeretrain
    4. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry
    5h 55m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Hawkshead. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, then take the taxi to Hawkshead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hawkshead via Hood street, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, Windermere, Ferry Nab, and Far Sawrey in around 5h 55m.

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