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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cockermouth is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Cockermouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Cockermouth via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Cockermouth?

The distance between Basingstoke and Cockermouth is 362 miles. The road distance is 299.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 57m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Basingstoke to Cockermouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Cockermouth bus from?

Basingstoke to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Cockermouth?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cockermouth is to bus which takes 10h 43m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £280 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Cockermouth bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Cockermouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Cockermouth is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Basingstoke to Cockermouth.

Where can I stay near Cockermouth?

There are 1628+ hotels available in Cockermouth.

Basingstoke to Cockermouth - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Basingstoke to Cockermouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
6h 57m
£97–190
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workington
10h 10m
£53–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Terminal 5806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station590 / ...
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
10h 43m
£65–125
Drive 298.1 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Cockermouth298.1 mi
5h 20m
£74–107
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouth
7h 57m
£94–317
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
7h 53m
£65–228
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 45m
£82–272
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouth
7h 46m
£97–327
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouth
7h 31m
£121–278
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 37m
£114–277
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouth
8h 24m
£104–302
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 36m
£82–311

Basingstoke to Cockermouth by train, subway, and bus

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 359.8 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from The Malls to Cockermouth via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Cockermouth Main St via Stafford, Carlisle, Workington, and Workington in around 8h 45m.

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