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

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

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  1. 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 41m

  2. Drive 238.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Hawksheadcar238.8 mi
    4h 9m
    £60–86

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cheltenham RacecoursebusCf6
    2. Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand AbusCf4
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    6h 43m
    £90–166

  4. Train, car ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    4. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry
    7h 43m

  5. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Gloucestertrain
    2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
    4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
    5. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry
    9h 33m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Hawkshead. However, you can take the train to Bristol Parkway, take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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 bus from Fleming Way to Hawkshead via Cheltenham Racecourse, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K, Thynne Street, Warrington Bank Quay, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 43m.

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