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

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There are 3 ways to get from York to Hawkshead by train, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    4h 29m

  2. Drive  103.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Hawksheadcar car 103.3 mi
    2h 19m
    £26–37

  3. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bowness Pierbus bus 755
    8h 29m

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  • Distance: 142.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from York to Hawkshead. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, drive to Ferry Nab, take the car ferry to Far Sawrey, then drive to Hawkshead. Alternatively, you can drive from York to Hawkshead in around 2h 19m.

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