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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cockermouth to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 25m
    £33–68

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    5h 36m
    £21–37

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 41m
    £41–84

  4. Drive 118.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Edinburghcar car 118.2 mi
    2h 25m
    £29–42

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    6h 37m
    £26–35

Cockermouth to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Main Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Trinity Baptist church, Maryport, and Carlisle in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Princes Street via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 36m.

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