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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley to Cockermouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    3h 22m
    £26–57

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus bus X95
    3. Take the bus from Temp Stand M to Main Streetbus bus 600
    6h 19m
    £25–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
    3h 38m
    £32–71

  4. Drive  118 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Cockermouthcar car 118 mi
    2h 24m
    £30–43

Edinburgh Waverley to Cockermouth by train, foot, and bus

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Main Street via Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Bridge to Main Street via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Market Hall, and Temp Stand M in around 6h 19m.

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