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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cockermouth is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Cockermouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Main Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Preston to Cockermouth?

The distance between Preston and Cockermouth is 103 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 32m and costs £11 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Preston to Cockermouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cockermouth bus from?

Preston to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.

Train or bus from Preston to Cockermouth?

The best way to get from Preston to Cockermouth is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £16 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Preston to Cockermouth bus arrive?

Preston to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Cockermouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cockermouth is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Preston to Cockermouth.

Where can I stay near Cockermouth?

There are 1635+ hotels available in Cockermouth.

Preston to Cockermouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
2h 32m
£11–50
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven / ...
3h 20m
£17–92
Drive 82.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Cockermouthcar 82.3 mi
1h 40m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
4h 4m
£26–38

Preston to Cockermouth by train and bus

179Weekly Services

2h 32mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Cockermouth.

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Distance: 102.4 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Aldi via Carlisle, Workington, and Bus Station in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Main Street via Bus Station in around 4h 4m.

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