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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 4m
    £38–69

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    7h 2m
    £18–26

  3. Drive  105.9 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Cockermouthcar car 105.9 mi
    2h 29m
    £27–39

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    5h 6m
    £42–99

Halifax to Cockermouth by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Halifax to Cockermouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 146.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Main Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Bus Station in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to Aldi via Preston, Carlisle, Workington, and Bus Station in around 5h 6m.

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