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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    4h 25m

  2. Drive 84.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Hawksheadcar car 84.2 mi
    1h 51m
    £21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 508
    7h 33m
    £35–62

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  • Distance: 140.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Hawkshead. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, take the train to Carlisle, 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 Durham to Tourist Information Centre via Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, Bus Station, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 7h 33m.

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