The average bus between Penrith and Hawkshead takes 3h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penrith to Hawkshead. 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 Penrith and Hawkshead. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Hawkshead at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 25m • 2 changes

2h 25m • 2 changes

2h 25m • 2 changes

2h 55m • 2 changes

2h 33m • 2 changes

3h 26m • 2 changes

2h 25m • 2 changes

2h 25m • 2 changes

2h 55m • 2 changes

2h 55m • 2 changes

2h 39m • 2 changes

2h 55m • 2 changes

2h 33m • 2 changes

3h 26m • 2 changes

2h 25m • 2 changes

2h 25m • 2 changes

2h 33m • 2 changes

3h 26m • 2 changes

2h 25m • 2 changes

2h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Penrith to Hawkshead? 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 Penrith to Hawkshead. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Hawkshead station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Penrith to Hawkshead bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.
Penrith to Hawkshead bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at bus interchange station.
The distance between Penrith and Hawkshead is 35.9 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a bus from Rail Station to Tourist Information Centre via Bus Station and bus interchange in around 2h 56m.