What is the cheapest way to get from Hawkshead to Carnforth?

The cheapest way to get from Hawkshead to Carnforth is to line 505 bus and line 755 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hawkshead to Carnforth?

The fastest way to get from Hawkshead to Carnforth is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Hawkshead and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawkshead to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Tourist Information Centre and arriving at New Street via Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Hawkshead to Carnforth?

The distance between Hawkshead and Carnforth is 42 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.

How do I travel from Hawkshead to Carnforth without a car?

The best way to get from Hawkshead to Carnforth without a car is to line 505 bus and line 755 bus which takes 2h 47m and costs £6.

How long does it take to get from Hawkshead to Carnforth?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Hawkshead to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawkshead to Carnforth bus from?

Hawkshead to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Tourist Information Centre station.

Where does the Hawkshead to Carnforth bus arrive?

Hawkshead to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Rail Interchange station.

Can I drive from Hawkshead to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawkshead to Carnforth is 30 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Hawkshead to Carnforth.

Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1659+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Hawkshead to Carnforth - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry

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

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Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the carferry from Far Sawrey to Ferry Nabcarferry
2. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Lancastertrain
2h 22m
Line 505 bus, line 755 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre to Bus Rail Interchangebus 505
2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to New Streetbus 755
2h 47m
£6
Drive 29.8 mi
1. Drive from Hawkshead to Carnforthcar 29.8 mi
44 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hawkshead to Carnforthtaxi 29.8 mi
44 min
£130–160

Hawkshead to Carnforth by bus

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.2 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre to New Street via Bus Rail Interchange in around 2h 47m.

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