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

The cheapest way to get from Cockermouth to Gateshead is to bus and line 685 bus which costs £17 - £28 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cockermouth to Gateshead is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Cockermouth and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct bus from Cockermouth to Gateshead station. However, there are services departing from Main Street and arriving at Eldon Square Bus Station Stand K via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Cockermouth to Gateshead?

The distance between Cockermouth and Gateshead is 91 miles. The road distance is 85.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Gateshead without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 22m and costs £14 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cockermouth to Gateshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cockermouth to Gateshead bus from?

Cockermouth to Gateshead bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

Train or bus from Cockermouth to Gateshead?

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Gateshead is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £13 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 685 bus, which costs £17 - £28 and takes 5h.

Where does the Cockermouth to Gateshead bus arrive?

Cockermouth to Gateshead bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cockermouth to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cockermouth to Gateshead is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Cockermouth to Gateshead.

Where can I stay near Gateshead?

There are 2048+ hotels available in Gateshead.

Cockermouth to Gateshead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 685 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
3h 22m
£14–30
Train
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
3h 52m
£14–43
Bus, line 685 bus
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Shoulder of Mutton to Bus Stationbus 685
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Station Stand Kbus 685
5h
£17–27
Drive 84.7 mi
1. Drive from Cockermouth to Gatesheadcar 84.7 mi
1h 44m
£21–30

Cockermouth to Gateshead by bus, foot, and train

193Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 90.7 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Aldi to Newcastle via Bus Station, Workington, and Carlisle in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Eldon Square Bus Station Stand K via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton, and Bus Station in around 5h.

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