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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Cockermouth is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Cockermouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Marks and Spencer and arriving at Cockermouth via Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Sale to Cockermouth?

The distance between Sale and Cockermouth is 140 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Sale to Cockermouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Cockermouth bus from?

Sale to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Sale to Cockermouth?

The best way to get from Sale to Cockermouth is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Sale to Cockermouth bus arrive?

Sale to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Can I drive from Sale to Cockermouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Cockermouth is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Sale to Cockermouth.

Where can I stay near Cockermouth?

There are 1613+ hotels available in Cockermouth.

Sale to Cockermouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sale to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North LakesManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
4h 33m
£35–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station590
2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
5h 53m
£27–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cranleigh Drive to Warrington Bank Quay Station5A / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
4h 44m
Drive 114.8 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Cockermouth114.8 mi
2h 8m
£28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CarlisleManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to WorkingtonCarlisle - Whitehaven / ...
5h 25m
£37–104

Sale to Cockermouth by tram, train, and bus

100Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sale to Cockermouth Main St via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, Carlisle, Workington, and Workington in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Cockermouth via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 5h 53m.

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