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How to get fromSouth Shields to Cockermouthby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Cockermouth by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    4h 25m
    £27–48

  2. Drive  94 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Shields to Cockermouthcar car 94 mi
    1h 59m
    £24–34

  3. Ferry, line 307 bus, bus, line 685 bus

    1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Haymarket Bus Stationbus bus 307
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 684 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Westgatebus bus 685
    5. Take the bus from Westgate to Bus Stationbus bus 685
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    7h 35m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
    4h 41m
    £33–62

South Shields to Cockermouth by subway, train, foot, and bus

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 100 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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 41m.

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