What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Buttermere?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Buttermere is to bus which costs £60 - £90 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Buttermere?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Buttermere is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Buttermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Buttermere station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Buttermere?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Buttermere. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Bristol to Buttermere?

The distance between Bristol and Buttermere is 293 miles. The road distance is 269.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Buttermere without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Buttermere without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Buttermere?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Bristol to Buttermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Buttermere bus from?

Bristol to Buttermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Buttermere train from?

Bristol to Buttermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Buttermere?

The best way to get from Bristol to Buttermere is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Bristol to Buttermere bus arrive?

Bristol to Buttermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bristol to Buttermere train arrive?

Bristol to Buttermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Buttermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Buttermere is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Bristol to Buttermere.

Where can I stay near Buttermere?

There are 735+ hotels available in Buttermere.

Bristol to Buttermere - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Buttermere by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 5m
£119–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
8h 19m
£60–86
Drive 268.1 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Buttermerecar 268.1 mi
4h 37m
£68–98
Fly to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus
6h 30m
£83–173
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 28m
£130–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
9h 49m
£105–170
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 11m
£92–202
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 33m
£97–218

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Buttermere.

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Distance: 291.1 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Buttermere, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Buttermere via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Buttermere via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 19m.

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