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How to get fromStranraer to Cockermouthby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Cockermouth by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    6h 4m

  2. Drive  126.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Cockermouthcar car 126.1 mi
    2h 27m
    £32–45

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    6h 14m
    £64–130

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  • Distance: 138.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Cockermouth. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Carlisle, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Main Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Main Street via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Carlisle, and Bus Station in around 6h 14m.

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