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

The cheapest way to get from Cockermouth to Chester is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cockermouth to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cockermouth and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cockermouth to Chester. However, there are services departing from Cockermouth and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Rail Station and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cockermouth and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Cockermouth to Chester. However, there are services departing from Maryport and arriving at Chester via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Cockermouth to Chester?

The distance between Cockermouth and Chester is 148 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 16m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Cockermouth to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cockermouth to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cockermouth to Chester train from?

Cockermouth to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Maryport station.

Train or bus from Cockermouth to Chester?

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Chester is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs £28 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Cockermouth to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cockermouth to Chester train arrive?

Cockermouth to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Cockermouth to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cockermouth to Chester is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cockermouth to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1110+ hotels available in Chester.

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There are 5 ways to get from Cockermouth to Chester by bus, train, or car

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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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 16m
£44–75
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 Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
7h 42m
£28–68
Drive 133.8 mi
1. Drive from Cockermouth to Chestercar 133.8 mi
2h 36m
£33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 35m
£56–100
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 Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
5h 21m
£48–88

Cockermouth to Chester by bus and train

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Cockermouth to Chester Bus Interchange via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Warrington Central, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Chester via Trinity Baptist church, Maryport, Carlisle, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 35m.

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