The average bus between Hawkshead and Elterwater takes 1h 25m and the fastest bus takes 49 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Hawkshead to Elterwater. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Hawkshead and Elterwater. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hawkshead is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Elterwater at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Hawkshead to Elterwater? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Hawkshead to Elterwater. However, there are services departing from Hawkshead station and arriving at Elterwater station via Croft Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Hawkshead to Elterwater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Tourist Information Centre station.
Hawkshead to Elterwater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at The Britannia Inn station.
The distance between Hawkshead and Elterwater is 7.1 km. The road distance is 12 km.
You can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre to The Britannia Inn via Croft Lodge in around 55 min.