What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Cockermouth?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Cockermouth is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Cockermouth?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £45.

How far is it from Barnsley to Cockermouth?

The distance between Barnsley and Cockermouth is 176 miles. The road distance is 127.9 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Cockermouth without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Cockermouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Cockermouth?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Barnsley to Cockermouth, including transfers.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Cockermouth?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Cockermouth is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 6m.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Cockermouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Cockermouth is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Barnsley to Cockermouth.

Where can I stay near Cockermouth?

There are 1635+ hotels available in Cockermouth.

Barnsley to Cockermouth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to CarlisleSheffield - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to WorkingtonCarlisle - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
6h 1m
£68–138
Train, bus via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
6h 13m
£26–97
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station590
2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
7h 6m
£39–82
Drive 127.2 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Cockermouth127.2 mi
2h 52m
£32–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Road
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
6h 11m
£42–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston HotelUkn31
2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
7h 6m
£27–45

Barnsley to Cockermouth by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Barnsley to Cockermouth.

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Distance: 175 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Cockermouth Main St via Carlisle, Workington, and Workington in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Cockermouth via Huddersfield, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 7h 6m.

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