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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cockermouth is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cockermouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from North St David Street and arriving at Main Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cockermouth?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cockermouth is 150 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 18m and costs £19 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Edinburgh to Cockermouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cockermouth bus from?

Edinburgh to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North St David Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Cockermouth?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cockermouth is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £95 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cockermouth bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cockermouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cockermouth is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Edinburgh to Cockermouth.

Where can I stay near Cockermouth?

There are 1613+ hotels available in Cockermouth.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North LakesEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
3h 18m
£19–57
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CarlisleEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to WorkingtonCarlisle - Whitehaven / ...
3h 29m
£17–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Bus Station837
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Street600
4h 19m
£18–37
Drive 118.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cockermouth118.2 mi
2h 24m
£29–42

Edinburgh to Cockermouth by train and bus

82Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Cockermouth.

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Distance: 149.1 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from North St David Street to Main Street via Bus Station in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cockermouth Main St via Carlisle, Workington, and Workington in around 3h 29m.

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