There are 4 ways to get from Cockermouth to Birmingham by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 4m£63–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
7h 16m£31–48Drive 187.6 mi
- Drive from Cockermouth to Birminghamcar 187.6 mi
3h 22m£47–68Bus, train via Manchester
- Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
7h 30m£43–71
Cockermouth to Birmingham by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cockermouth to Birmingham is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Cockermouth to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cockermouth to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Cockermouth and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Cockermouth and Birmingham is 206 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cockermouth to Birmingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 4m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Cockermouth to Birmingham, including transfers.
Cockermouth to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Cockermouth station.
Cockermouth to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Penrith Rail Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cockermouth to Birmingham is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Cockermouth to Birmingham.
There are 3338+ hotels available in Birmingham.
What companies run services between Cockermouth, Cumbria, England and Birmingham, England?
You can take a bus from Cockermouth to Birmingham Coach Station via Rail Station in around 7h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
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