There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Buttermere by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 6m£84–148Bus via Carlisle
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
5h 33m£16–22Train, bus
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Court Hotelbus 77 / ...
4h 9m£47–77Drive 130.3 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Buttermerecar 130.3 mi
2h 21m£32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
5h 28m£25–50
Scotland to Buttermere by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Buttermere is to bus via Carlisle which costs £15 - £22 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Buttermere is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Buttermere. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Court Hotel via Bus Station and Main Street Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Buttermere. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Workington via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Scotland and Buttermere is 153 miles. The road distance is 131.1 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Buttermere without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Scotland to Buttermere, including transfers.
Scotland to Buttermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Buttermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Buttermere is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Buttermere, Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Buttermere via Carlisle and Workington in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Court Hotel via Bus Station and Main Street Monument in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Court Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Buttermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Scotland to Buttermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Buttermere is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Scotland to Buttermere.
There are 753+ hotels available in Buttermere.





