The average bus between Carlisle and Buttermere takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. 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.
Buses run twice daily between Carlisle and Buttermere. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Buttermere at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Penrith North Lakes and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Buttermere. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Buttermere station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Carlisle to Buttermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.
Carlisle to Buttermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Court Hotel station.
The distance between Carlisle and Buttermere is 45 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Court Hotel via Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 24m.
