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How to get fromFort William to Cockermouthby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Cockermouth by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    6h 42m
    £53–126

  2. Bus via Carlisle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    7h 43m
    £26–38

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train
    8h 5m
    £76–198

  4. Drive 223.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Cockermouthcar car 223.4 mi
    4h 14m
    £55–79

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    7h 38m
    £33–64

Fort William to Cockermouth by bus, train, and foot

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Fort William to Main Street via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Main Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 38m.

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