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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh 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
    2h 59m
    £36–64

  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 Market Hall to Main Streetbus bus 600
    5h 55m
    £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
    £43–81

  4. Drive 118.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cockermouthcar car 118.2 mi
    2h 25m
    £29–42

Edinburgh to Cockermouth by train, foot, and bus

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Cockermouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, 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 and Market Hall in around 5h 55m.

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