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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Cockermouth is to bus which costs £16 - £25 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Cockermouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Main Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Cockermouth?

The distance between Wakefield and Cockermouth is 174 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus via Manchester which takes 5h 14m and costs £29 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Wakefield to Cockermouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Cockermouth bus from?

Wakefield to Cockermouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Cockermouth?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Cockermouth is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs £16 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £140 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Wakefield to Cockermouth bus arrive?

Wakefield to Cockermouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Cockermouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Cockermouth is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Wakefield to Cockermouth.

Where can I stay near Cockermouth?

There are 1644+ hotels available in Cockermouth.

Wakefield to Cockermouth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
5h 14m
£29–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
6h 5m
£16–25
Drive 117.1 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Cockermouthcar 117.1 mi
2h 41m
£29–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
5h 44m
£23–84
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
6h 2m
£42–134
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
6h 5m
£16–25

Wakefield to Cockermouth by train and bus

100Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.5 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Main Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Bus Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Aldi via Manchester Piccadilly, Carlisle, Workington, and Bus Station in around 6h 2m.

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