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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    3h 19m

  2. Bus, train, line 555 bus, line 505 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus interchangebus bus 555 / ...
    5. Take the bus from bus interchange to Tourist Information Centrebus bus 505
    5h 54m
    £24–38

  3. Drive  140.6 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Hawksheadcar car 140.6 mi
    2h 33m
    £35–51

Glasgow to Hawkshead by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Hawkshead, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow 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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Tourist Information Centre via Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Bus Station, and bus interchange in around 5h 54m.

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