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How to get fromCockermouth to Gatesheadby bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cockermouth to Gateshead 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 Carlisle to NewcastletrainCarlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    4h 10m
    £15–38
  2. Bus, train, line 684 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail StationbusX5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Hexhamtrain
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Eldon Square Bus Station Stand Abus684 / ...
    5h 45m
    £18–44
  3. Drive 84.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Gatesheadcar84.7 mi
    1h 43m
    £21–30
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Workington to CarlisletrainBarrow-in-Furness - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to NewcastletrainCarlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    4h 33m
    £15–39

Cockermouth to Gateshead by bus and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Cockermouth Main St to Newcastle via Workington, Workington, and Carlisle in around 4h 33m.

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