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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cockermouth is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Cockermouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Cockermouth via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Chester to Cockermouth?

The distance between Chester and Cockermouth is 148 miles. The road distance is 134.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Chester to Cockermouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cockermouth bus from?

Chester to Cockermouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Cockermouth?

The best way to get from Chester to Cockermouth is to bus which takes 8h and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Chester to Cockermouth bus arrive?

Chester to Cockermouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Can I drive from Chester to Cockermouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Cockermouth is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Chester to Cockermouth.

Where can I stay near Cockermouth?

There are 1251+ hotels available in Cockermouth.

Chester to Cockermouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chester 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
4h 23m
£45–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
8h
£32–74
Drive 133.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Cockermouthcar 133.7 mi
2h 35m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
4h 48m
£61–115
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
5h 26m
£53–97

Chester to Cockermouth by train and bus

116Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Cockermouth.

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Distance: 147 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Cockermouth via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Aldi via Warrington Bank Quay, Carlisle, Workington, and Bus Station in around 4h 48m.

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