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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cockermouth to Leicester 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 Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    6h 20m
    £61–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    9h 31m
    £40–65

  3. Drive  203.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Leicestercar car 203.2 mi
    3h 54m
    £51–73

  4. Bus, train via Sheffield

    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    6h 25m
    £74–125

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 10m
    £66–130

Cockermouth to Leicester by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Cockermouth, Cumbria, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a bus from Cockermouth to St Margaret's Bus Station via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 31m.

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