There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Buttermere by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 8m£118–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Bridge to Market Hallbus X95
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Court Hotelbus 77 / ...
7h 7m£28–35Drive 128 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Buttermerecar 128 mi
2h 37m£32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Court Hotelbus 77 / ...
3h 45m£41–69
Edinburgh to Buttermere by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Buttermere is to bus which costs £27 - £35 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Buttermere is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Buttermere. However, there are services departing from North Bridge and arriving at Court Hotel via Market Hall, Christies Newsagents and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Buttermere. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Workington via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Buttermere is 153 miles. The road distance is 128.7 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Buttermere without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Buttermere, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Buttermere bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.
Edinburgh to Buttermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Buttermere is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £35 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Buttermere, Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Buttermere via Carlisle and Workington in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Bridge to Court Hotel via Market Hall, Christies Newsagents, and Bus Station in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from North Bridge to Market Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Borders Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Buttermere bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Hall station.
Edinburgh to Buttermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Buttermere is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Edinburgh to Buttermere.
There are 745+ hotels available in Buttermere.