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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

    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 30m
    £31–75

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    4. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospitalbus bus X27
    6h 51m
    £25–38

  3. Bus, train via Galashiels

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    3. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train
    6h 37m
    £33–59

  4. Drive  144 mi

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

  5. 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 36m
    £46–87

Cockermouth to Kirkcaldy by bus, foot, and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Victoria Hospital via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 6h 51m.

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