Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cockermouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cockermouth

With a population of 7,612, Cockermouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cockermouth to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cockermouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Castle Bar (14 Market Place) and Embleton Spa Hotel (Embleton) are great picks.

When to visit Cockermouth

Cockermouth in November
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cockermouth in November
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cockermouth

Plane

Although Cockermouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 115 km from Cockermouth. The shortest domestic flight to Cockermouth departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Cockermouth, followed by Arriva. The train station in Cockermouth is called Cockermouth (Main Street), and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cockermouth is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 150 km from Cockermouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cockermouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cockermouth takes 185 km and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 668 km.

Plane

Although Cockermouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 115 km from Cockermouth. The shortest domestic flight to Cockermouth departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Cockermouth, followed by Arriva. The train station in Cockermouth is called Cockermouth (Main Street), and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cockermouth is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 150 km from Cockermouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cockermouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cockermouth takes 185 km and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 668 km.

Airports near Cockermouth

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Cockermouth

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cockermouth

Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £115 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cockermouth

Most booked hotels in Cockermouth

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Buttermere Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Allerdale Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Embleton Spa Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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The Pheasant Inn - The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Trout Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£172+
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Hiring a car in Cockermouth

Hiring a car in Cockermouth costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Cockermouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cockermouth, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Cockermouth costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Cockermouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cockermouth, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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