What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon to Hawkshead?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Hawkshead is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 12h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Hawkshead?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Hawkshead is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Hawkshead?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Hawkshead. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Tourist Information Centre via Royal Well Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Swindon to Hawkshead?

The distance between Swindon and Hawkshead is 279 miles. The road distance is 240.2 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to Hawkshead without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to Hawkshead without a car is to bus which takes 12h 18m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Swindon to Hawkshead?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Swindon to Hawkshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Hawkshead bus from?

Swindon to Hawkshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Hawkshead?

The best way to get from Swindon to Hawkshead is to bus which takes 12h 18m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £180 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Swindon to Hawkshead bus arrive?

Swindon to Hawkshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Hawkshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Hawkshead is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Swindon to Hawkshead.

Where can I stay near Hawkshead?

There are 3373+ hotels available in Hawkshead.

Swindon to Hawkshead - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Hawkshead by train, car ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry
6h 44m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 18m
£50–109
Drive 238.8 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Hawksheadcar 238.8 mi
4h 11m
£58–84
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 59m
£98–171
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
10h 17m
£83–153

Swindon to Hawkshead by bus

7Weekly Buses

12h 18mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.5 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Tourist Information Centre via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Royal Well Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Tourist Information Centre via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Thwaite Lane in around 7h 59m.

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