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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry
    4h 15m

  2. Drive 116 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Hawksheadcar116 mi
    2h 35m
    £29–41

  3. Train, line 555 bus, line 505 bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus555
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Information Centrebus505
    6h 42m
    £30–75

Sheffield to Hawkshead by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 take a train from Sheffield to Tourist Information Centre via Manchester Piccadilly, Lancaster, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 42m.

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