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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Cockermouth is to bus via Glasgow which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Cockermouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Main Street via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Cockermouth?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Maryport via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Cockermouth?

The distance between Dunbar and Cockermouth is 160 miles. The road distance is 125.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Dunbar to Cockermouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Cockermouth bus from?

Dunbar to Cockermouth bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Cockermouth train from?

Dunbar to Cockermouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Dunbar station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Cockermouth?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Cockermouth is to bus via Glasgow which takes 7h 15m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Dunbar to Cockermouth bus arrive?

Dunbar to Cockermouth bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Dunbar to Cockermouth train arrive?

Dunbar to Cockermouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Cockermouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Cockermouth is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Dunbar to Cockermouth.

Where can I stay near Cockermouth?

There are 1743+ hotels available in Cockermouth.

Dunbar to Cockermouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
3h 59m
£39–84
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
7h 15m
£26–43
Drive 124.5 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Cockermouthcar 124.5 mi
2h 41m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain
4h 39m
£46–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Waterloo Placebus X7
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus X95
4. Take the bus from Market Hall to Main Streetbus 600
8h 17m
£31–41

Dunbar to Cockermouth by train, foot, and bus

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.8 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from High Street to Main Street via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Bus Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunbar to Main Street via Edinburgh Waverley, Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 4h 39m.

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