The average bus between Carnforth and Buttermere takes 6h 19m and the fastest bus takes 3h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carnforth to Buttermere. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Carnforth and Buttermere. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 5:21 PM which arrives into Buttermere at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Thwaite Lane and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carnforth to Buttermere? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Buttermere. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Buttermere station via Thwaite Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Carnforth to Buttermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.
Carnforth to Buttermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Court Hotel station.
The distance between Carnforth and Buttermere is 56.4 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Court Hotel via Thwaite Lane, Bus Rail Interchange, and Bus Station in around 3h 47m.