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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to West Endbus bus X5 / ...
    1h 43m
    £53–76

  2. Drive  80.1 mi

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

  3. Train, bus via Bus Station

    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 6m
    £27–44

  4. 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 22m
    £23–36

Preston to Buttermere by train and bus

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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 West End, then take the taxi to Buttermere. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Court Hotel via Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 6m.

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