The average bus between Cardiff and Buxton takes 7h 10m and the fastest bus takes 6h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Buxton. 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 4 times a day between Cardiff and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 11:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Buxton at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Buxton? 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 Cardiff to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Buxton station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Cardiff to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sylvan Park station.
The distance between Cardiff and Buxton is 215.6 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Sylvan Park via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station in around 6h 48m.