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How to get fromBedford to Cockermouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    6h 36m
    £64–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    8h 43m
    £41–72

  3. Drive  259.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Cockermouthcar car 259.3 mi
    4h 42m
    £65–93

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train
    7h 13m
    £78–226

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    8h 11m
    £82–132

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train
    9h 49m
    £101–160

Bedford to Cockermouth by bus and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Main Street via Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Deer Orchard Close via Kettering, Nottingham, Manchester Piccadilly, Windermere, Bus Rail Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 49m.

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