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How to get fromInverness to Cockermouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Cockermouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    6h 51m
    £97–183

  2. Bus via Galashiels

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus bus X95
    4. Take the bus from Market Hall to Main Streetbus bus 600
    11h 22m
    £42–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    8h 24m
    £50–87

  4. Drive  270.8 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Cockermouthcar car 270.8 mi
    4h 55m
    £68–98

  5. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus
    7h 37m
    £119–290

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train
    7h 36m
    £101–190

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    7h 54m
    £69–138

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus
    7h 31m
    £123–276

Inverness to Cockermouth by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Main Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Main Street via Haymarket, Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 7h 36m.

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