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How to get fromCockermouth to Isle of Manby car, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cockermouth to Isle of Man by car, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Heyshamcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    5h 11m
    $37–122

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blackhall Roadbus bus 555
    2. Take the carferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    9h 39m
    $34–109

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    8h 7m
    $75–123

  4. Bus, car ferry via Manchester

    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 Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    4. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    10h 48m
    $58–118

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    8h 36m
    $93–161

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 217.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Cockermouth, Cumbria, England and Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Cockermouth to Isle of Man. However, you can drive to Heysham then take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cockermouth to Isle of Man Douglas via Penrith Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool James Street, and Liverpool in around 8h 7m.

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