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How to get fromCockermouth to Invernessby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cockermouth to Inverness by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M10
    8h 12m
    £40–78

  2. Bus via Galashiels

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    4. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    11h 32m
    £33–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    8h 35m
    £100–241

  4. Drive 270.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Invernesscar car 270.2 mi
    4h 49m
    £67–97

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    8h 45m
    £62–102

Cockermouth to Inverness by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Main Street to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aldi to Inverness via Bus Station, Workington, Carlisle, and Haymarket in around 8h 35m.

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