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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3h 30m
    £61–96

  2. Drive  131.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Buttermerecar car 131.5 mi
    2h 33m
    £34–48

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Windermere to Buttermeretaxi taxi
    3h 53m
    £96–132

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Braithwaite Stationbus bus X5
    5h 16m
    £64–99

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  • Distance: 143.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Buttermere. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the taxi to Buttermere. Alternatively, you can drive from Chester to Buttermere in around 2h 33m.

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