The average bus between Durham and Cockermouth takes 8h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Durham to Cockermouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Durham and Cockermouth. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Cockermouth at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Eldon Square Bus Station and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Durham to Cockermouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Cockermouth station via Eldon Square Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Durham to Cockermouth bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand G.
Durham to Cockermouth bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Main Street station.
The distance between Durham and Cockermouth is 115.2 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Main Street via Eldon Square Bus Station, Bus Station, Cranstons, and Bus Station in around 6h 1m.