The average bus between Kendal and Cockermouth takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kendal to Cockermouth. 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 hourly between Kendal and Cockermouth. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Cockermouth at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Cockermouth station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Kendal to Cockermouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Kendal to Cockermouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Deer Orchard Close station.
The distance between Kendal and Cockermouth is 54.3 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Deer Orchard Close via Bus Station in around 2h 17m.