Carlisle to Buttermere Buses

Carlisle to Buttermere buses

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The average bus between Carlisle and Buttermere takes 3h 27m and the fastest bus takes 2h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Buttermere. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 27m
Duration: 65 mi
Distance: £13
Average price: Every 2 hours
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2h 28m

£11–15

Carlisle to Buttermere bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Buttermere. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Buttermere at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Penrith North Lakes and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:46 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:51 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
12:46 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Carlisle to Buttermere buses

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