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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 19m
    £72–131

  2. Drive  121.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Buttermerecar car 121.9 mi
    2h 12m
    £31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    7h 7m
    £69–86

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train
    4h 33m
    £137–221

  5. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from York to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 33m
    £74–121

  6. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    9h 2m

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  • Distance: 184.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Blossom Street to Buttermere via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Buttermere via Newcastle, Carlisle, and Workington in around 4h 33m.

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