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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Cockermouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 25m
    £40–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    5h 38m
    £24–51

  3. Drive 115.2 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Cockermouthcar car 115.2 mi
    2h 17m
    £29–41

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
    5h 24m
    £53–97

  5. Train, bus via Carnforth

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carnforthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    6h 28m
    £34–56

Greater Manchester to Cockermouth by bus and train

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Horton Road to Cockermouth via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside Road to Main Street via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 5h 24m.

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