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How to get fromPerth to Cockermouthby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthbusX5 / ...
    5h 9m
    £31–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusM9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthbusX5 / ...
    7h 2m
    £25–45

  3. Drive 160.3 mi

    1. Drive from Perth to Cockermouthcar160.3 mi
    2h 53m
    £40–58

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to CarlisletrainInverness - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthbusX5 / ...
    5h 42m
    £70–96

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthbusX5 / ...
    5h 50m
    £30–134

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Haymarkettrain
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
    6h 6m
    £26–80

Perth to Cockermouth by train, foot, and bus

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Canal Street to Cockermouth via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Penrith Rail Station in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Cockermouth Main St via Haymarket, Carlisle, Workington, and Workington in around 6h 6m.

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