There are 4 ways to get from Rochdale to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Rochdale to Boltontrain
- Take the train from Bolton to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
4h 39m£37–61Line 17 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
6h 31m£18–29Drive 110.5 mi
- Drive from Rochdale to Cockermouthcar 110.5 mi
2h 16m£28–40Train
- Take the train from Rochdale to Boltontrain
- Take the train from Bolton to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain
5h 40m£46–85
Rochdale to Cockermouth by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Cockermouth is to line 17 bus and bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Cockermouth via Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Maryport via Bolton and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Rochdale and Cockermouth is 144 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Rochdale to Cockermouth, including transfers.
Rochdale to Cockermouth bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.
Rochdale to Cockermouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Cockermouth is to line 17 bus and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs £17 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?
You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Cockermouth via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochdale to Main Street via Bolton, Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Rochdale to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Rochdale to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Maryport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- 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
Bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
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Booking & Getting There
Rochdale to Cockermouth bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Rochdale to Cockermouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Cockermouth is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Rochdale to Cockermouth.
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