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 £25 - £65 and takes 10h 56m.

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 Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

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 train which takes 7h 10m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m 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.

Train or bus from Cockermouth to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Cardiff is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Cockermouth to Cardiff bus arrive?

Cockermouth to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Penrith Rail 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 1608+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cockermouth to Cardiff 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
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 10m
£50–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
10h 56m
£25–64
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 Workington 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
8h 7m
£41–156
Bus, train
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 48m
£53–183
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 51m
£60–245
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Workington 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 57m
£53–209
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Workington 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
8h 23m
£57–234

Cockermouth to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 291.4 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Deer Orchard Close to Cardiff Central via Bus Station, Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Crewe in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cockermouth to Sophia Gardens via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 56m.

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