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How to get fromCockermouth to Boltonby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cockermouth to Bolton by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Boltontrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 38m
    £29–48
  2. Bus, line 37 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Bolton Interchangebus bus 37 / ...
    5h 45m
    £20–32
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Boltontrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 29m
    £43–78
  4. Drive  100.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Boltoncar car 100.4 mi
    2h 2m
    £26–37
  5. Bus, train via Kendal

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blackhall Roadbus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Boltontrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    5h 24m
    £26–49

Cockermouth to Bolton by bus and train

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cockermouth, Cumbria, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a bus from Aldi to Bolton via Bus Station, Workington, and Carlisle in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cockermouth to Bolton Interchange via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 5h 45m.

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