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How to get fromCockermouth to Holyheadby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 34m
    £78–133

  2. Drive 212.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Holyheadcar car 212.7 mi
    3h 52m
    £53–76

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 52m
    £91–159

  4. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 25m
    £88–153

Cockermouth to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 231.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Cockermouth, Cumbria, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a bus from Main Street to Holyhead via Trinity Baptist church, Maryport, Carlisle, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 52m.

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