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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Hawkshead by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    3h 27m

  2. Drive  108.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Hawksheadcar car 108.1 mi
    2h 8m
    £27–39

  3. Train, bus, line 505 bus

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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
    5h 21m
    £28–43

  4. Train, line 505 bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Tourist Information Centrebus bus 505
    5h 41m
    £40–79

Chester to Hawkshead by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Hawkshead. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, 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 Chester to Tourist Information Centre via Warrington Bank Quay, Lancaster, Bus Station, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 21m.

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