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 £40 - £100 and takes 11h 39m.

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 44m and costs £85 - £130.

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 Bus Station, Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Exeter to Cockermouth?

The distance between Exeter and Cockermouth is 372 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 via Birmingham which takes 8h 6m and costs £70 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Exeter to Cockermouth bus arrive?

Exeter to Cockermouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Cockermouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cockermouth is 343 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Exeter to Cockermouth.

Where can I stay near Cockermouth?

There are 1641+ 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
8h 6m
£73–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station590
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
11h 39m
£42–96
Drive 341.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Cockermouth341.3 mi
5h 44m
£86–124
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouth
6h 55m
£106–388
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
8h 49m
£104–452
Train, bus via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
10h 2m
£132–274
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 15m
£70–198
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 22m
£111–252
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 1m
£64–236
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 7m
£117–305

Exeter to Cockermouth by train and bus

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8h 6mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 369.8 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cockermouth via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 11h 39m.

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