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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Court Hotelbus bus 77 / ...
    3h 4m
    £27–44

  2. Drive  80.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Buttermerecar car 80.1 mi
    1h 37m
    £20–29

  3. Train, line 555 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Windermeretrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 555 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Court Hotelbus bus 77 / ...
    4h 37m
    £23–36

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Windermere to Buttermeretaxi taxi
    2h 17m
    £80–111

Preston to Buttermere by train and bus

Calendar163Weekly Services
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Buttermere. However, you can take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to Court Hotel. Alternatively, you can drive from Preston to Buttermere in around 1h 37m.

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