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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Hawkshead is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Hawkshead is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Hawkshead?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Hawkshead. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Tourist Information Centre via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Hawkshead?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Hawkshead. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Windermere via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Swindon to Hawkshead?

The distance between Swindon and Hawkshead is 255 miles. The road distance is 239.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Hawkshead without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 12m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Swindon to Hawkshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Hawkshead bus from?

Swindon to Hawkshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Hawkshead train from?

Swindon to Hawkshead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Hawkshead?

The best way to get from Swindon to Hawkshead is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 12m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the Swindon to Hawkshead bus arrive?

Swindon to Hawkshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Hawkshead train arrive?

Swindon to Hawkshead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Hawkshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Hawkshead is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Swindon to Hawkshead.

Where can I stay near Hawkshead?

There are 3322+ hotels available in Hawkshead.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 12m
£88–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 29m
£39–64
Drive 238.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Hawksheadcar 238.3 mi
4h 12m
£59–85
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
9h 12m
£116–192

Swindon to Hawkshead by train and bus

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254 mi
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Tourist Information Centre via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Tourist Information Centre via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 29m.

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