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

The cheapest way to get from Cockermouth to Cardiff is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cockermouth to Cardiff is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cockermouth and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Cockermouth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cockermouth and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Rail Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Cockermouth and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Cockermouth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Worcestershire Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Cockermouth to Cardiff?

The distance between Cockermouth and Cardiff is 293 miles. The road distance is 271.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 16m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Cockermouth to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cockermouth to Cardiff bus from?

Cockermouth to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Cockermouth station.

Where do I catch the Cockermouth to Cardiff train from?

Cockermouth to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Windermere station.

Train or bus from Cockermouth to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Cardiff is to bus which takes 10h 6m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £220 and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Cockermouth to Cardiff bus arrive?

Cockermouth to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Penrith Rail Station.

Where does the Cockermouth to Cardiff train arrive?

Cockermouth to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Cockermouth to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cockermouth to Cardiff is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Cockermouth to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1729+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cockermouth to Cardiff by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 16m
£98–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
10h 6m
£57–138
Drive 270.3 mi
1. Drive from Cockermouth to Cardiffcar 270.3 mi
5h 34m
£66–95
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 37m
£76–186
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 50m
£103–188
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 33m
£131–216
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 20m
£90–242
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 55m
£103–242

Cockermouth to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 291.1 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Cockermouth to Sophia Gardens via Rail Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Deer Orchard Close to Cardiff Central via Bus Station, Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Manchester Piccadilly, and Worcestershire Parkway in around 10h 33m.

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