Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Cockermouth

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Cambridge to Cockermouth by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    6h 37m
    £125–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 905
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    10h 37m
    £48–80

  3. Drive  265.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Cockermouthcar car 265.6 mi
    4h 31m
    £66–95

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train
    7h 11m
    £66–215

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train
    7h 49m
    £114–176

  6. Train, bus via Hinckley

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    8h 13m
    £84–143

  7. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough 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 / ...
    9h 9m
    £113–172

Cambridge to Cockermouth by train, foot, and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cambridge to Cockermouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 366.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Main Street via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cambridge to Main Street via Peterborough, Newcastle, Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 7h 49m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There