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 £15 - £22 and takes 5h 55m.

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 25m 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 Bridge and arriving at Main Street via Galashiels Transport Interchange and Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cockermouth?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cockermouth is 131 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 and costs £19 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 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 Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Cockermouth?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cockermouth is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £18 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cockermouth bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cockermouth bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cockermouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cockermouth is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Edinburgh to Cockermouth.

Where can I stay near Cockermouth?

There are 1695+ 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 Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
3h
£20–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus X95
3. Take the bus from Market Hall to Main Streetbus 600
5h 55m
£16–22
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven / ...
3h 25m
£19–105
Drive 118.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cockermouthcar 118.2 mi
2h 25m
£29–42

Edinburgh to Cockermouth by train, foot, and bus

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3hAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aldi via Carlisle, Workington, and Bus Station in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Bridge to Main Street via Galashiels Transport Interchange and Market Hall in around 5h 55m.

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