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How to get fromCockermouth to Colwyn Bayby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cockermouth to Colwyn Bay 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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Colwyn Baytrain train
    5h 32m
    £52–93

  2. Drive  169.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Colwyn Baycar car 169.4 mi
    3h 9m
    £43–62

  3. Bus, train via Chester

    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 Outlet Villagebus bus 170
    4. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain train
    9h 27m
    £44–72

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Colwyn Baytrain train
    6h 4m
    £67–123

  5. Bus, train via Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Colwyn Baytrain train
    6h 43m
    £55–98

Cockermouth to Colwyn Bay by bus and train

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Aldi to Colwyn Bay via Bus Station, Workington, Carlisle, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 4m.

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