There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
2h 32m£24–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
4h 4m£16–25Train
- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 31m£24–65Drive 82.3 mi
- Drive from Preston to Cockermouthcar 82.3 mi
1h 40m£21–30
Preston to Cockermouth by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cockermouth is to bus which costs £16 - £25 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Main Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Maryport via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Preston and Cockermouth is 103 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 32m and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Preston to Cockermouth, including transfers.
Preston to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Cockermouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Cockermouth is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £24 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £25 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Main Street via Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Main Street via Bus Station in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
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Preston to Cockermouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Preston to Cockermouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cockermouth is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Preston to Cockermouth.
There are 1747+ hotels available in Cockermouth.