The average bus between Cockermouth and Edinburgh takes 8h 48m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Cockermouth to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Cockermouth and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cockermouth is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Market Hall and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cockermouth to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cockermouth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cockermouth station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Cockermouth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.
Cockermouth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at South Bridge station.
The distance between Cockermouth and Edinburgh is 143.9 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a bus from Main Street to South Bridge via Market Hall and Mart Street Bus Stance in around 6h 17m.