There are 5 ways to get from York to Buttermere by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain
4h 27m£139–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Court Hotelbus 77 / ...
7h 38m£26–40Drive 121.9 mi
- Drive from York to Buttermerecar 121.9 mi
2h 12m£31–44Train, bus
- Take the train from York to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Court Hotelbus 77 / ...
5h 34m£56–98Steam train, bus
- Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Court Hotelbus 77 / ...
9h 15m
York to Buttermere by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from York to Buttermere is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from York to Buttermere is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from York to Buttermere. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Court Hotel via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from York to Buttermere. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Workington via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between York and Buttermere is 193 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.
The best way to get from York to Buttermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from York to Buttermere, including transfers.
York to Buttermere bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.
York to Buttermere train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
The best way to get from York to Buttermere is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between York, England and Buttermere, Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from York to Buttermere via Newcastle, Carlisle, and Workington in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Court Hotel via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Carlisle, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 38m.
Train from York to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- [email protected]
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
York to Buttermere bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
York to Buttermere train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between York to Buttermere is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from York to Buttermere.
There are 748+ hotels available in Buttermere.