Shuttle bus on a narrow road with a lake and steep mountains behind

Buttermere shuttlebus from Cockermouth

Buttermere shuttlebus, a scenic, sustainable way to travel

Make your journey to Buttermere part of the adventure! This convenient service lets you sit back, relax, and enjoy the breathtaking views—without the hassle of parking. With affordable fares, a park-and-ride option, and easy connections to other bus routes, getting to Buttermere has never been easier. Whether you're here for a lakeside walk, a peaceful retreat, this shuttlebus is the perfect way to travel while helping protect this special place. Hop on board and let the Lake District unfold before you!

  • The 77C summer timetable: Cockermouth to Buttermere 2025  - All journeys run Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 3rd May to 31st August 2025.
  • 0836 from Cockermouth to Keswick and 1825 from Keswick to  Cockermouth - these buses also operate daily from the 31 March to 2 November 2025.

Cockermouth to Buttermere

Cockermouth, Main Street 0836 0930 1050 1300 1420 1620
Low Lorton 0850 0945 1105 1315 1435 1635
Lanthwaite Green 0858 0953 1113 1323 1443 1643
Buttermere Court Hotel 0913 1008 1128 1338 1458 1658
Keswick 1011 -- -- -- -- --

Buttermere to Cockermouth

Keswick -- -- -- -- -- 1825
Buttermere 1010 1130 1340 1530 1700 1919
Lanthwaite Green 1020 1140 1350 1540 1710 1929
Low Lorton 1030 1150 1400 1550 1720 1939
Cockermouth, Main Street 1045 1205 1415 1605 1735 1954

Operated by Stagecoach

View down a valley with Buttermere lake

Fares

Cockermouth to Buttermere

  • Single - £3 maximum
  • Under 5 years old - Free
  • Concessionary pass holder - Free

Stagecoach North West Explorer and Keswick and Honister Day Rider tickets  are valid on this service and through-tickets are available from other Stagecoach services.

Park and ride

Park at Memorial Gardens in Cockermouth, just £5 all day.
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Useful information

  • Catch the bus from Main Street Cockermouth, East bound bus stop - just turn up!
  • Well-behaved dogs are welcome aboard.
  • 23 seater mini-bus with easy access and space for one wheelchair.
  • Drop off and pick up in between marked bus stops where safe to do, let the driver know.

Connecting bus services: Cockermouth & Buttermere

A wooden rowing boat on a lake shore

Guide to Buttermere, Crummock Water, Loweswater and Bassenthwaite

Our guide to the Northern Lakes has details of the villages, places to eat, accommodation and great walks along lake shores and to Rannerdale Bluebells!

Be Lake District Kind

The Buttermere valley is a very special place. Thank you for using this bus to help keep it special. Please visit kindly and follow the Countryside Code.