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

The cheapest way to get from Hawkshead to Dunbar is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawkshead to Dunbar is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Hawkshead to Dunbar?

The distance between Hawkshead and Dunbar is 198 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawkshead to Dunbar without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Hawkshead to Dunbar, including transfers.

Can I drive from Hawkshead to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawkshead to Dunbar is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Hawkshead to Dunbar.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 190+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Hawkshead to Dunbar - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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

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

Car ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the car ferry from Far Sawrey to Ferry Nab
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High StreetX7
5h 41m
Drive 144.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hawkshead to Dunbar144.5 mi
3h 2m
£37–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
4. Take the bus from Princes Street to High StreetX7
6h 52m
£63–104

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 196.8 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Hawkshead to Dunbar. However, you can drive to Far Sawrey, take the car ferry to Ferry Nab, drive to Windermere, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, walk to Waterloo Place, then take the bus to High Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hawkshead to High Street via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 6h 52m.

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