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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. Drive  140.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glasgow to Hawksheadcar car 140.6 mi
    2h 33m
    £36–51

  3. Train, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus interchangebus bus 555
    5h 13m
    £44–71

Glasgow to Hawkshead by train and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest 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 train from Glasgow Central to Tourist Information Centre via Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Bus Station, and bus interchange in around 5h 13m.

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