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

The cheapest way to get from Hawkshead to Carnforth is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawkshead to Carnforth is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Hawkshead and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawkshead to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Tourist Information Centre and arriving at New Street via Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Hawkshead to Carnforth?

The distance between Hawkshead and Carnforth is 34 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawkshead to Carnforth without a car is to line 505 bus and line 755 bus which takes 2h 36m and costs £9 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Hawkshead to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawkshead to Carnforth bus from?

Hawkshead to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Tourist Information Centre station.

Where does the Hawkshead to Carnforth bus arrive?

Hawkshead to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Rail Interchange station.

Can I drive from Hawkshead to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawkshead to Carnforth is 30 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Hawkshead to Carnforth.

Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1574+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Hawkshead to Carnforth - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 505 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 505 bus, line 755 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre to Bus Rail Interchangebus 505
2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to New Streetbus 755
2h 36m
£9–15
Drive 29.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hawkshead to Carnforthcar 29.8 mi
44 min
£8–11
Line 505 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre to Bus Rail Interchangebus 505
2. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Windermere - Oxenholme Lake District / ...
2h 41m
£18–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hawkshead to Carnforthtaxi 29.8 mi
44 min
£60–80

Hawkshead to Carnforth by bus

68Weekly Buses

2h 36mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.9 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre to New Street via Bus Rail Interchange in around 2h 36m.

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