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How to get fromCockermouth to Aberdeenby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    6h 55m
    £78–156

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    10h 16m
    £34–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 52m
    £40–64

  4. Drive  236.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Aberdeencar car 236.8 mi
    4h 19m
    £59–85

  5. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    7h 5m
    £112–265

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    6h 59m
    £53–78

Cockermouth to Aberdeen by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Cockermouth, Cumbria, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Main Street to Aberdeen via Trinity Baptist church, Maryport, Carlisle, and Haymarket in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Union Square Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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