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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sheffield to Wasdale Head by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi via Kendal

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Windermere to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    4h 45m
    £101–159

  2. Drive  137.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Wasdale Headcar car 137.2 mi
    3h 21m
    £35–50

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Hostelbus bus 77 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Youth Hostel to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    7h 32m
    £108–152

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bus Station to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    5h 13m
    £126–180

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Hostelbus bus 77 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Youth Hostel to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    £124–178

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  • Distance: 154 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Wasdale Head. However, you can take the train to Manchester Oxford Road, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, then take the taxi to Wasdale Head. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Manchester Central Coach Station, take the bus to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Youth Hostel, then take the taxi to Wasdale Head.

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