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

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There are 4 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 23m
    £32–68

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Mart Street Bus Stancebus bus X95
    3. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to South Bridgebus bus X95
    6h 17m
    £24–34

  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 38m
    £40–85

  4. Drive 118.2 mi

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

Cockermouth to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to South Bridge via Market Hall and Mart Street Bus Stance in around 6h 17m.

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