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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    2h 21m

  2. Train, bus, line 505 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Tourist Information Centrebus bus 505
    4h 31m
    £18–31

  3. Drive  75 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Hawksheadcar car 75 mi
    1h 35m
    £19–27

Bolton to Hawkshead by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Bolton to Hawkshead. However, you can 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 Bolton to Tourist Information Centre via Lancaster, Bus Station, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 31m.

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