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How to get fromYork to Cockermouthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    4h 24m
    £45–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    6h 31m
    £19–26

  3. Drive  124.1 mi

    1. Drive from York to Cockermouthcar car 124.1 mi
    2h 15m
    £31–45

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train
    5h 7m
    £51–108

  5. Bus via Low Ousegate

    1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    6h 39m
    £19–26

  6. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain train The Dalesman East
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    6h 56m

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  • Distance: 169.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Blossom Street to Main Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Bus Station in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Main Street via Newcastle, Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 5h 7m.

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