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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    4h 20m

  2. Drive 115.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Hawksheadcar car 115.9 mi
    2h 38m
    £29–41

  3. Train, line 505 bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Information Centrebus bus 505
    5h 14m
    £47–93

Sheffield to Hawkshead by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Hawkshead. However, you can take the train to Manchester Oxford Road, 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 drive from Sheffield to Hawkshead in around 2h 38m.

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