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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    1h 59m

  2. Bus, line 505 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Tourist Information Centrebus bus 505
    4h 2m
    £12–19

  3. Train, line 505 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Tourist Information Centrebus bus 505
    3h 23m
    £18–34

  4. Drive  56.7 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Hawksheadcar car 56.7 mi
    1h 13m
    £15–21

Preston to Hawkshead by train and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Tourist Information Centre via Lancaster, Bus Station, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 2m.

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