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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train
    4h 40m
    £30–75

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train
    7h 9m
    £26–46

  3. Drive  144 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Kirkcaldycar car 144 mi
    2h 42m
    £36–52

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    4h 47m
    £46–87

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to College of Nursingbus bus X27
    7h 18m
    £29–45

Cockermouth to Kirkcaldy by bus, foot, and train

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Main Street to Kirkcaldy via Trinity Baptist church, Maryport, Carlisle, and Haymarket in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to College of Nursing via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

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