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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 13m
    £77–138

  2. 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 Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus bus Cf8
    8h 41m
    £39–65

  3. Drive  232.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Cheltenhamcar car 232.1 mi
    4h 2m
    £58–83

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 13m
    £88–138

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 54m
    £93–156

  6. Line 555 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 555 / ...
    2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    8h 47m
    £87–141

Cockermouth to Cheltenham by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Cockermouth to Park & Ride via Rail Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Cheltenham Spa via Trinity Baptist church, Maryport, Carlisle, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 54m.

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