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How to get fromCockermouth to Invernessby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 27m
    £41–195

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M10
    8h 28m
    £25–52

  3. Drive 270.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Invernesscar car 270.2 mi
    4h 49m
    £65–94

  4. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    7h 33m
    £101–273

  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
    £72–92

  6. Bus via Galashiels

    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 Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    11h 37m
    £31–42

Cockermouth to Inverness by bus, foot, and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Aldi to Inverness via Bus Station, Workington, Carlisle, and Haymarket in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 28m.

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