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

The cheapest way to get from Hawkshead to Elterwater is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawkshead to Elterwater is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £15 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Hawkshead and Elterwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawkshead to Elterwater. However, there are services departing from Tourist Information Centre and arriving at The Britannia Inn via Croft Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Hawkshead to Elterwater?

The distance between Hawkshead and Elterwater is 8 miles. The road distance is 5.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawkshead to Elterwater without a car is to line 505 bus and line 516 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs £6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Hawkshead to Elterwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawkshead to Elterwater bus from?

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

Where does the Hawkshead to Elterwater bus arrive?

Hawkshead to Elterwater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Croft Lodge station.

Can I drive from Hawkshead to Elterwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawkshead to Elterwater is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Hawkshead to Elterwater.

Where can I stay near Elterwater?

There are 3898+ hotels available in Elterwater.

Hawkshead to Elterwater - 3 ways to travel via line 505 bus, and line 516 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Hawkshead to Elterwater by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 505 bus, line 516 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre to Croft Lodgebus 505
2. Take the bus from Croft Lodge to The Britannia Innbus 516
1h 21m
£6
Drive 5.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hawkshead to Elterwatercar 5.8 mi
14 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hawkshead to Elterwatertaxi 5.8 mi
14 min
£15–18

Hawkshead to Elterwater by bus

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 7.6 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre to The Britannia Inn via Croft Lodge in around 1h 21m.

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