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How to get fromAyr to Cockermouthby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthbusX5 / ...
    4h 36m
    £26–66
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthbusX5 / ...
    6h 20m
    £20–39
  3. Line 43 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthbusX5 / ...
    5h 45m
    £34–51
  4. Drive 115 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Cockermouthcar115 mi
    2h 22m
    £29–42
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
    5h 11m
    £25–108
  6. Line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
    6h 12m
    £33–50

Ayr to Cockermouth by train and bus

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Cockermouth Main St via Glasgow Central, Carlisle, Workington, and Workington in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Cockermouth via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Penrith Rail Station in around 6h 20m.

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