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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cockermouth to Holyhead 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 Holyheadtrain train
    6h 38m
    £63–113

  2. Drive  212.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Holyheadcar car 212.7 mi
    3h 52m
    £53–76

  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 Holyheadtrain train
    10h 36m
    £59–95

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 55m
    £74–136

  5. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 27m
    £73–123

Cockermouth to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Main Street to Holyhead via Trinity Baptist church, Maryport, Carlisle, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 55m.

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