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

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  1. Train via Sheffield

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 4m
    £83–130

  2. Drive  169.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Buttermerecar car 169.6 mi
    3h 26m
    £43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    7h 45m
    £75–97

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 4m
    £88–127

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Windermere to Buttermeretaxi taxi
    5h 23m
    £121–169

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    8h 22m
    £80–120

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  • Distance: 208.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Buttermere via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Buttermere via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 7h 45m.

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