There are 4 ways to get from Hexham to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Hexham to CarlisleMorpeth - Carlisle / ...
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
3h 7m£16–37Bus, line 685 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Westgate685
- Take the bus from Westgate to Bus Station685
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
4h 54m£12–24Train
- Take the train from Hexham to CarlisleMorpeth - Carlisle / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to WorkingtonCarlisle - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
3h 17m£15–36Drive 62.8 mi
- Drive from Hexham to Cockermouth62.8 mi
1h 19m£16–23
Hexham to Cockermouth by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hexham to Cockermouth is to bus and line 685 bus which costs £11 - £25 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Hexham to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £15 - £23.
The distance between Hexham and Cockermouth is 88 miles. The road distance is 63.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hexham to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 7m and costs £15 - £40.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Hexham to Cockermouth, including transfers.
The best way to get from Hexham to Cockermouth is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £14 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 685 bus, which costs £11 - £25 and takes 4h 54m.
Yes, the driving distance between Hexham to Cockermouth is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Hexham to Cockermouth.
There are 1640+ hotels available in Cockermouth.
What companies run services between Hexham, England and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Hexham to Cockermouth Main St via Carlisle, Workington, and Workington in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cockermouth via Westgate, Bus Station, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Penrith Rail Station in around 4h 54m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Hexham to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Workington
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Westgate to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- hello@gonortheast.co.uk
- Website
- gonortheast.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide











