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How to get fromBelfast to Cockermouthby busferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Cockermouth by busferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus and ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    10h 59m
    £43–65

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    11h 3m
    £16–22

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    4. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    5. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train
    11h 19m

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train
    11h 39m
    £130–418

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cockermouthcar car
    4h 57m
    £61–278

Belfast to Cockermouth by busferry, bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Cockermouth. However, you can take the vehicle to Ayr, walk to Ayr Bus Station, take the line 43 bus to Well Road, walk to Auchinleck, take the train to Carlisle, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Main Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Main Street via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 11h 19m.

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