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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Hawkshead is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Hawkshead is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Hawkshead?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Hawkshead. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Tourist Information Centre via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Hawkshead?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Hawkshead. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Hawkshead?

The distance between Cambridge and Hawkshead is 330 miles. The road distance is 235.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Hawkshead without a car is to bus which takes 11h 36m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Cambridge to Hawkshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Hawkshead bus from?

Cambridge to Hawkshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Hawkshead train from?

Cambridge to Hawkshead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Hawkshead?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Hawkshead is to bus which takes 11h 36m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train via Birmingham, which costs £110 - £180 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Cambridge to Hawkshead bus arrive?

Cambridge to Hawkshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Cambridge to Hawkshead train arrive?

Cambridge to Hawkshead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Hawkshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Hawkshead is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Cambridge to Hawkshead.

Where can I stay near Hawkshead?

There are 3334+ hotels available in Hawkshead.

Cambridge to Hawkshead - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Hawkshead by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the carferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry
6h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
11h 36m
£38–63
Drive 233.8 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Hawksheadcar 233.8 mi
4h 27m
£59–85
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 49m
£112–179
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
9h 39m
£107–174
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
10h 7m

Cambridge to Hawkshead by bus and foot

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Distance: 328 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Tourist Information Centre via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cambridge to Tourist Information Centre via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 8h 49m.

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