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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 6m
    £35–61

  2. Bus, line 555 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blackhall Roadbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 41 / ...
    7h 45m
    £16–23

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain train
    4h 29m
    £34–88

  4. Drive 103.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Rossendalecar car 103.1 mi
    2h 6m
    £26–37

  5. Bus

    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 5m
    £23–50

Cockermouth to Rossendale by bus and train

Calendar185Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cockermouth to Rossendale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Main Street to Dale Street via Trinity Baptist church, Maryport, Carlisle, Preston, Accrington, and Bus Station in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cockermouth to Bus station via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Printworks in around 6h 5m.

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