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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cockermouth is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Cockermouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Cockermouth via Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Exeter to Cockermouth?

The distance between Exeter and Cockermouth is 388 miles. The road distance is 343.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 4m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Exeter to Cockermouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Cockermouth bus from?

Exeter to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Exeter to Cockermouth bus arrive?

Exeter to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Cockermouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cockermouth is 343 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Exeter to Cockermouth.

Where can I stay near Cockermouth?

There are 1695+ hotels available in Cockermouth.

Exeter to Cockermouth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Cockermouth by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
8h 4m
£56–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
12h 27m
£28–56
Drive 341.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Cockermouthcar 341.3 mi
5h 49m
£83–119
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus
6h 36m
£99–359
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
10h 58m
£101–264
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus
7h 40m
£48–151
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus
7h 24m
£51–204
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus
7h 58m
£63–189
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus
7h 2m
£86–328
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus
7h 14m
£98–292

Exeter to Cockermouth by train, foot, and bus

95Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Cockermouth.

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Distance: 386.1 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cockermouth via Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station in around 12h 27m.

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