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

The cheapest way to get from Cockermouth to Inverness is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cockermouth to Inverness is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cockermouth and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cockermouth to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Main Street and arriving at Union Street via Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Cockermouth to Inverness?

The distance between Cockermouth and Inverness is 294 miles. The road distance is 272.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Cockermouth to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cockermouth to Inverness bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cockermouth to Inverness?

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Inverness is to bus which takes 8h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £160 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Cockermouth to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cockermouth to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cockermouth to Inverness is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Cockermouth to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1214+ hotels available in Inverness.

Cockermouth to Inverness - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cockermouth to Inverness by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Station600
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
8h
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
8h 35m
£37–155
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Station600
2. Take the train from Carlisle to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
8h 29m
£72–92
Drive 270.5 mi
1. Drive from Cockermouth to Inverness270.5 mi
4h 50m
£66–96
Bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Station
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
8h 32m
£89–263
Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail StationX5 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
8h 46m
£43–138

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

20Weekly Planes

4h 30mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cockermouth to Inverness.

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Distance: 292.7 mi
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Cockermouth, Cumbria, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Main Street to Union Street via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cockermouth Aldi to Inverness via Workington, Workington, Carlisle, and Haymarket in around 8h 35m.

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