By Road:
Excellent road links via the M6, A66 and A595 makes Cockermouth easily accessible from the motorway, leave at Junction 40 and head west on the A66 following signs for Cockermouth.
From Carlisle, head west on the A595 direct to Cockermouth.
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By Rail:
Fast comfortable inter-city trains from London Euston will bring you to Penrith or straight to Carlisle in under 4 hours. Trains from Edinburgh to Carlisle take less than 2 hours. From Carlisle the coastal rail line links with Workington or Maryport, only a short distance from Cockermouth.
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By Air:
The shuttle service to Manchester Airport from London Heathrow takes 50 minutes and you can also fly from Gatwick in about 2 hours. Cumbria is also served by airports at Carlisle and Barrow.