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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Hawksheadby bus, train, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Line 143 bus, train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    3h 27m

  2. Drive  89.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Hawksheadcar car 89.6 mi
    1h 49m
    £23–33

  3. Train, line 505 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Tourist Information Centrebus bus 505
    5h 13m
    £31–55

Greater Manchester to Hawkshead by bus and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Hawkshead, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Greater Manchester to Hawkshead. However, you can take the line 43 bus to Chester Street, walk to Manchester Oxford Road, 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 Greater Manchester to Hawkshead in around 1h 49m.

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