What is the cheapest way to get from Cockermouth to Inverness?

The cheapest way to get from Cockermouth to Inverness is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cockermouth to Inverness?

The fastest way to get from Cockermouth to Inverness is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cockermouth and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cockermouth to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Main Street and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cockermouth and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Cockermouth to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Maryport and arriving at Inverness via Carlisle and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Cockermouth to Inverness?

The distance between Cockermouth and Inverness is 322 miles. The road distance is 272.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cockermouth to Inverness without a car?

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs £100 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Cockermouth to Inverness?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Cockermouth to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cockermouth to Inverness bus from?

Cockermouth to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

Where do I catch the Cockermouth to Inverness train from?

Cockermouth to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Maryport station.

Train or bus from Cockermouth to Inverness?

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Inverness is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Cockermouth to Inverness bus arrive?

Cockermouth to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cockermouth to Inverness train arrive?

Cockermouth to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Cockermouth to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cockermouth to Inverness is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Cockermouth to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1411+ hotels available in Inverness.

Cockermouth to Inverness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cockermouth to Inverness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
8h 19m
£106–218
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus 600
2. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
3. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
10h 58m
£37–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
8h 38m
£51–108
Drive 270.5 mi
1. Drive from Cockermouth to Invernesscar 270.5 mi
4h 55m
£67–96
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 45m
£93–153

Cockermouth to Inverness by bus and train

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8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Main Street to Inverness via Trinity Baptist church, Maryport, Carlisle, and Haymarket in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 38m.

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