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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    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 car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry
    3h 28m

  2. Drive 108.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Hawksheadcar108.1 mi
    2h 6m
    £27–39

  3. Train, line 505 bus

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake DistricttrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Information Centrebus505
    4h 59m
    £33–115

  4. Train, line 505 bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    3. Take the bus from Thwaite Lane to Tourist Information Centrebus505
    5h 35m
    £28–86

Chester to Hawkshead by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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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, 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 Chester to Hawkshead in around 2h 6m.

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