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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cockermouth is to bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Cockermouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Cockermouth via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Poole to Cockermouth?

The distance between Poole and Cockermouth is 428 miles. The road distance is 333.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus via London which takes 7h 55m and costs £90 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Poole to Cockermouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Cockermouth bus from?

Poole to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Poole to Cockermouth?

The best way to get from Poole to Cockermouth is to bus which takes 12h 18m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £430 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Poole to Cockermouth bus arrive?

Poole to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Poole to Cockermouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Cockermouth is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Poole to Cockermouth.

Where can I stay near Cockermouth?

There are 1640+ hotels available in Cockermouth.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Poole 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 London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
7h 55m
£94–248
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
10h 46m
£49–427
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station590
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
12h 18m
£60–141
Drive 331.3 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Cockermouth331.3 mi
6h 10m
£83–120
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 50m
£121–290
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
10h 14m
£70–456
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workington
12h 57m
£58–469
Train, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouth
7h 23m
£100–256
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 15m
£122–323
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 36m
£66–298

Poole to Cockermouth by bus and train

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10h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 425.5 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Cockermouth via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Cockermouth Main St via Bournemouth, Birmingham International, Carlisle, Workington, and Workington in around 10h 46m.

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