There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
4h 35m£50–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
6h£28–63Line 43 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
5h 36m£40–72Drive 115 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Cockermouthcar 115 mi
2h 22m£29–41Train
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain
5h 9m£57–130
Ayr to Cockermouth by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cockermouth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Main Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Maryport via Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Ayr and Cockermouth is 172 miles. The road distance is 115.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 35m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Ayr to Cockermouth, including transfers.
Ayr to Cockermouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Cockermouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Cockermouth is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Ayr to Main Street via Glasgow Central, Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Main Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Cockermouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Cockermouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Cockermouth is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Ayr to Cockermouth.
There are 1750+ hotels available in Cockermouth.




