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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cockermouth is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 33m.

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.

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 58m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Cockermouth?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cockermouth is to bus which takes 11h 33m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £360 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Cockermouth bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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 1633+ hotels available in Cockermouth.

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

Q: 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 Frimley station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

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

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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 58m
£102–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station590
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
11h 33m
£49–101
Drive 298.1 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Cockermouth298.1 mi
5h 20m
£75–108
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
8h
£97–317
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
£65–229
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 29m
£64–359
Train via Manchester
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 11m
£53–217
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 20m
£119–285
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 22m
£81–309
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 45m
£120–346
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 9m
£97–365
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 47m
£102–360

Basingstoke to Cockermouth by train and bus

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 359.9 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from The Malls to Cockermouth via Frimley station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Cockermouth Main St via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Workington, and Workington in around 8h 29m.

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