There are 3 ways to get from South Shields to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
3h 57m£25–51Drive 94 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Shields to Cockermouthcar 94 mi
1h 59m£23–34Train
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
4h 37m£33–68
South Shields to Cockermouth by subway, train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Cockermouth is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from South Shields to Cockermouth is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Cockermouth. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Maryport via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between South Shields and Cockermouth is 101 miles. The road distance is 94.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Shields to Cockermouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £24 - £55.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from South Shields to Cockermouth, including transfers.
South Shields to Cockermouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Cockermouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Cockermouth is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from South Shields to Cockermouth.
There are 1772+ hotels available in Cockermouth.
What companies run services between South Shields, England and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?
You can take a subway from South Shields to Main Street via Central Station, Newcastle, Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Maryport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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