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How to get fromBirmingham to Cockermouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 24m
    £65–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    6h 33m
    £38–87

  3. Drive 188.2 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Cockermouthcar car 188.2 mi
    3h 22m
    £46–67

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    5h 41m
    £71–131

Birmingham to Cockermouth by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 205.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Cockermouth via Penrith Rail Station in around 6h 33m.

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