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How to get fromPreston to Hawksheadby train, car ferry, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Hawkshead by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    2h

  2. Train, line 505 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Windermeretrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Windermere / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thwaite Lane to Tourist Information Centrebus bus 505
    2h 52m
    £12–20

  3. Train, line 505 bus via Oxenholme Lake District

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Information Centrebus bus 505
    3h 15m
    £14–83

  4. Drive 56.7 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Hawksheadcar car 56.7 mi
    1h 13m
    £14–20

Preston to Hawkshead by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Hawkshead. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, drive to Ferry Nab, take the car ferry to Far Sawrey, then drive to Hawkshead. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Tourist Information Centre via Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 15m.

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