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

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

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 35m and costs £30 - £50.

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 15m and costs £18 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cockermouth to Chester, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cockermouth to Chester?

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Chester is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £95 and takes 4h 40m.

Can I drive from Cockermouth to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cockermouth to Chester is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cockermouth to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1004+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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 15m
£18–65
Bus
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 52m
£29–53
Drive 133.8 mi
1. Drive from Cockermouth to Chestercar 133.8 mi
2h 35m
£33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 40m
£21–92
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 17m
£39–74

Cockermouth to Chester by bus and train

106Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aldi to Chester via Bus Station, Workington, Carlisle, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 40m.

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