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Preston to Cockermouth buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Cockermouth takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 4h 31m. There is at least one bus per day from Preston 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.

4h 38m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Preston to Cockermouth bus times

Buses run once daily between Preston and Cockermouth. The service departs Preston at 2:25 AM at night, which arrives into Cockermouth at 06:56:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 31m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 31m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 31m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 31m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire5h 31m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Cockermouth? 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.

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  • Distance: 121.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Main Street via Bus Station in around 4h 28m.

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