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How to get fromIpswich to Cockermouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Ipswich to Cockermouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    6h 54m
    £133–207

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    12h 38m
    £47–82

  3. Drive  308.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Cockermouthcar car 308.8 mi
    5h 36m
    £77–111

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus
    8h 8m
    £118–380

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train
    8h 36m
    £133–207

  6. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    9h 59m
    £132–204

  7. Bus via Milton Keynes

    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 737
    3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    14h 38m
    £56–99

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus
    7h 20m
    £132–434

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus
    7h 39m
    £150–409

  10. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus
    7h 47m
    £64–206

  11. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus
    8h 11m
    £77–201

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus
    8h 29m
    £136–372

Ipswich to Cockermouth by train and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Main Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Halston Hotel, and Bus Station in around 12h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ipswich to Main Street via Peterborough, Newcastle, Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 8h 36m.

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