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There are 6 ways to get from Cockermouth to Perth by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4h 59m
    £62–108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M9 / ...
    6h 7m
    £22–33

  3. Drive  160.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Perthcar car 160.1 mi
    2h 56m
    £40–58

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    5h 12m
    £59–128

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
    5h 41m
    £37–93

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Perthtrain train London Euston - Inverness
    5h 52m
    £38–58

Cockermouth to Perth by bus, train, and foot

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Main Street to South Street via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aldi to Perth via Bus Station, Workington, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 12m.

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