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How to get fromCarlisle to Buttermereby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Buttermere by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
    2. Take the taxi from Workington to Buttermeretaxi taxi
    1h 13m
    £96–129

  2. Drive  35.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Buttermerecar car 35.8 mi
    45 min
    £9–13

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    1h 19m
    £30–39

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Buttermeretaxi taxi 35.8 mi
    45 min
    £150–190

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to Main Streetbus bus 600
    1h 21m
    £53–63

  6. Bus via Market Hall

    1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Main Streetbus bus 600
    1h 25m
    £53–63

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  • Distance: 51.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

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

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Sainsbury's to Main Street hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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