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How to get fromCarlisle to Hawksheadby train, car ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Hawkshead by train, car ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle 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 6m

  2. Drive  43.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Hawksheadcar car 43.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £11–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Hawksheadtaxi taxi 43.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £190–230

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  • Distance: 66.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle 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 drive from Carlisle to Hawkshead in around 1h 3m.

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