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

The cheapest way to get from Cockermouth to Whitby is to bus which costs £20 - £28 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cockermouth to Whitby is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cockermouth and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Cockermouth to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Main Street and arriving at Boyes via Halston Hotel and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Cockermouth to Whitby?

The distance between Cockermouth and Whitby is 169 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Whitby without a car is to train via Throstles Nest which takes 7h 18m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Cockermouth to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cockermouth to Whitby bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cockermouth to Whitby?

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Whitby is to train via Throstles Nest which takes 7h 18m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £28 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Cockermouth to Whitby bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cockermouth to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Cockermouth to Whitby is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cockermouth to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1988+ hotels available in Whitby.

Cockermouth to Whitby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Throstles Nest
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain Middlesbrough - Whitby / ...
7h 18m
£60–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
9h 49m
£20–27
Drive 125.8 mi
1. Drive from Cockermouth to Whitbycar 125.8 mi
2h 36m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
8h 11m
£67–130

Cockermouth to Whitby by bus and train

39Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cockermouth to Whitby.

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Distance: 167.9 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Cockermouth, Cumbria, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a bus from Main Street to Whitby via Throstles Nest, Market Hall, La Mexxaluna, Carlisle, and Middlesbrough in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Boyes via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 49m.

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