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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cockermouth is to bus which costs £25 - £80 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cockermouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Cockermouth via Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cockermouth?

The distance between Cardiff and Cockermouth is 293 miles. The road distance is 271.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 56m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Cardiff to Cockermouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cockermouth bus from?

Cardiff to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cockermouth?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cockermouth is to bus which takes 10h 23m and costs £25 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cockermouth bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cockermouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cockermouth is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Cardiff to Cockermouth.

Where can I stay near Cockermouth?

There are 1637+ hotels available in Cockermouth.

Cardiff to Cockermouth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
6h 56m
£89–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station590
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
10h 23m
£26–79
Drive 270.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cockermouth270.2 mi
5h 31m
£68–98
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 6m
£66–180
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 31m
£83–135
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workington
9h 49m
£76–148
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 52m
£61–221
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 31m
£72–241

Cardiff to Cockermouth by train and bus

46Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.1 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Cockermouth via Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cockermouth Main St via Manchester Piccadilly, Barrow-in-Furness, Workington, and Workington in around 9h 49m.

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