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

The cheapest way to get from Cockermouth to Reading is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cockermouth to Reading is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cockermouth and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Cockermouth to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cockermouth and arriving at Reading RailAir via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Cockermouth to Reading?

The distance between Cockermouth and Reading is 305 miles. The road distance is 283.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 7m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Cockermouth to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cockermouth to Reading bus from?

Cockermouth to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Cockermouth station.

Train or bus from Cockermouth to Reading?

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Reading is to bus which takes 11h 31m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £220 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Cockermouth to Reading bus arrive?

Cockermouth to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Penrith Rail Station.

Can I drive from Cockermouth to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Cockermouth to Reading is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Cockermouth to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 934+ hotels available in Reading.

Cockermouth to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cockermouth to Reading 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
7h 7m
£113–188
Drive 281.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cockermouth to Readingcar 281.8 mi
5h 11m
£69–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
11h 31m
£86–178
Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 9m
£105–304
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain
7h 43m
£133–208
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
9h 10m
£133–215
Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
7h 15m
£130–248
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 42m
£97–370
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 31m
£118–421
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
8h 3m
£142–304
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 55m
£127–356

Cockermouth to Reading by bus and train

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7h 7mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.1 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Cockermouth to Reading RailAir via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Reading via Bus Station, Thwaite Lane, Windermere, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 9h 10m.

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