What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Hawkshead?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Hawkshead is to bus which costs £27 - £35 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Hawkshead?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Hawkshead is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Hawkshead?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Hawkshead. However, there are services departing from North Bridge and arriving at Tourist Information Centre via Market Hall, Bus Station and bus interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Hawkshead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Hawkshead is 168 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Hawkshead without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hawkshead without a car is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs £27 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Hawkshead?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Hawkshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Hawkshead bus from?

Edinburgh to Hawkshead bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Hawkshead bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Hawkshead bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Hall station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Hawkshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Hawkshead is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Edinburgh to Hawkshead.

Where can I stay near Hawkshead?

There are 3326+ hotels available in Hawkshead.

Edinburgh to Hawkshead - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and 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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Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the carferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry
3h 32m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Bridge to Market Hallbus X95
2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Bus Stationbus 553
7h 57m
£28–35
Drive 138.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hawksheadcar 138.3 mi
2h 49m
£35–50

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Distance: 167.2 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a bus from North Bridge to Tourist Information Centre via Market Hall, Bus Station, and bus interchange in around 7h 57m.

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