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How to get fromPreston to Wasdale Headby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Wasdale Head by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Bus Station to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    2h 41m
    £104–141

  2. Drive  80.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Wasdale Headcar car 80.4 mi
    1h 52m
    £20–29

  3. Train, line 555 bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Swan Hotelbus bus 555
    3. Take the taxi from The Swan Hotel to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    3h 36m
    £73–100

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Youth Hostel

    1. Take the train from Preston 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 Youth Hostelbus bus 77 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Youth Hostel to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    3h 53m
    £102–139

  5. Train, line 516 bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Preston to Windermeretrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotelbus bus 516
    3. Take the taxi from Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    4h 17m
    £70–93

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Windermere to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    2h 31m
    £80–111

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  • Distance: 128.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Wasdale Head, England?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Wasdale Head. However, you can take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the taxi to Wasdale Head. Alternatively, you can drive from Preston to Wasdale Head in around 1h 52m.

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