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How to get fromCockermouth to Chesterby bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cockermouth to Chester by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail StationbusX5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank QuaytrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    4h 19m
    £24–63
  2. Drive 133.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Chestercar133.8 mi
    2h 34m
    £33–48
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Workington to CarlisletrainWhitehaven - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank QuaytrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    4h 50m
    £26–115
  4. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail StationbusX5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
    5h 18m
    £41–99

Cockermouth to Chester by bus and train

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Aldi to Chester via Bus Station, Workington, Carlisle, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 50m.

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