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How to get fromHawkshead to Hexhamby car ferry, train, bus or car

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

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Far Sawrey to Ferry Nabcarferry
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Hexhamtrain
    4h 4m
  2. Drive 68.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hawkshead to Hexhamcar68.3 mi
    1h 31m
    £17–25
  3. Train, line 685 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Westgatebus685
    3. Take the bus from Westgate to Bus Stationbus685
    4h 20m
    £52–85

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Hawkshead to Hexham. 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 Carlisle, then take the train to Hexham. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hawkshead to Bus Station via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, Bus Station, and Westgate in around 4h 20m.

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