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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cockermouth to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2h 54m
    £17–30

  2. Drive 59.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Dumfriescar car 59.1 mi
    1h 10m
    £15–21

  3. Line 68 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Trinity Baptist churchbus bus 68
    2. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 9m

  4. Bus, train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus 381
    3h 15m

Cockermouth to Dumfries by bus, foot, and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Cockermouth to Dumfries. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Carlisle, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Dumfries via Trinity Baptist church, Maryport, and Carlisle in around 3h 9m.

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