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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cockermouth to Rossendale 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 Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    4h 22m
    £34–60

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    6h 2m
    £21–32

  3. Line 68 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Trinity Baptist churchbus bus 68
    2. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Asdabus bus X43
    4h 54m

  4. Drive  103.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Rossendalecar car 103.1 mi
    2h 6m
    £26–38

  5. Bus, train, line 481 bus

    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 bus from Interchange to St Mary's Chambersbus bus 481
    4h 29m
    £31–54

Cockermouth to Rossendale by bus and train

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Cockermouth to Bus station via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Printworks in around 6h 2m.

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