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How to get fromCardiff to Buttermereby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Buttermere by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 15m
    £105–219

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    9h 42m
    £48–91

  3. Drive 268 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Buttermerecar car 268 mi
    5h 32m
    £65–94

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 20m
    £66–173

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 46m
    £82–208

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    9h 25m
    £74–172

  7. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 52m
    £67–163

  8. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 35m
    £80–193

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Buttermere, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Buttermere via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Buttermere via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 42m.

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