There are 4 ways to get from Carnforth to Buttermere by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North LakesLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to KeswickX5 / ...
2h 22m£36–61Drive 53.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carnforth to Buttermere53.3 mi
1h 10m£14–20Train, taxi
- Take the train from Carnforth to DriggCarnforth - Carlisle / ...
- Take the taxi from Drigg to Buttermere
2h 31m£65–83Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carnforth to Buttermere53.3 mi
1h 10m£110–140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Buttermere is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Buttermere is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £20.
The distance between Carnforth and Buttermere is 85 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Buttermere without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Carnforth to Buttermere, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Buttermere is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Carnforth to Buttermere.
There are 2662+ hotels available in Buttermere.
What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Buttermere, Cumbria, England?
There is no direct connection from Carnforth to Buttermere. However, you can take the train to Lancaster, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Penrith Rail Station, take the bus to Keswick, then take the taxi to Buttermere. Alternatively, you can take the train to Drigg then take the taxi to Buttermere.
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carnforth to Drigg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Penrith Rail Station to Keswick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- £55–140
White Line Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1946 66 111
- Website
- whitelinetaxis-cumbria.co.uk
Bakers Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7719 010 034
Sal's Cars
- Phone
- +44 1229 776 367
Pete's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1229 774 995
- Website
- petestaxis.com
M & V Cars
- Phone
- +44 1229 773 085
Lawrence Taxi & Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 7720 205 099
Jock's Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1524 727 777
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