Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Cockermouth

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 54m
    £98–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    10h 58m
    £64–155

  3. Drive 270.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cockermouthcar car 270.2 mi
    5h 34m
    £66–95

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus
    7h 28m
    £67–166

  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 / ...
    7h 24m
    £106–180

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere
    8h 25m
    £104–177

  7. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus
    7h 13m
    £81–217

  8. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus
    7h 44m
    £95–217

Cardiff to Cockermouth by train and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cockermouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 291.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Cockermouth via Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Deer Orchard Close via Manchester Piccadilly, Windermere, Bus Rail Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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

More Questions & Answers