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How to get fromButtermere to Edinburghby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Buttermere to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 10m
    £83–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    7h 36m
    £29–38

  3. Drive 128.1 mi

    1. Drive from Buttermere to Edinburghcar car 128.1 mi
    2h 37m
    £32–45

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 27m
    £45–82

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  • Distance: 152.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Buttermere, Cumbria, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Buttermere to Edinburgh Waverley via Workington and Carlisle in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court Hotel to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Main Street, Market Hall, Stand K Carlisle Market Hall, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 36m.

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