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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    3h 32m

  2. Drive  138.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hawksheadcar car 138.3 mi
    2h 49m
    £35–51

  3. Train, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus interchangebus bus 555
    5h 5m
    £43–71

Edinburgh to Hawkshead by train and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hawkshead, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Hawkshead. However, you can 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 a train from Haymarket to Tourist Information Centre via Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Bus Station, and bus interchange in around 5h 5m.

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