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How to get fromHawkshead to Edinburghby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 505 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 505
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 52m
    £46–89

  2. Drive  138.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Hawkshead to Edinburghcar car 138.3 mi
    2h 48m
    £35–51

  3. Line 555 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from bus interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 20m
    £39–74

Hawkshead to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Hawkshead to Edinburgh. However, you can take the line 505 bus to Bus Rail Interchange, walk to Windermere, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre to Haymarket via bus interchange, Bus Station, Rail Station, and Penrith North Lakes in around 5h 20m.

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