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How to get fromBath to Buxtonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Buxton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to MacclesfieldtrainBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 4m
    £30–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Terrace Roadbus199
    7h 55m
    £19–36

  3. Drive 152.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bath to Buxtoncar152.5 mi
    3h 4m
    £38–55

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeBRS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
    6h 28m
    £76–161

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus199
    8h 9m
    £23–52

Bath to Buxton by train and bus

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bath, England and Buxton, Derbyshire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Macclesfield every 3 hours. Tickets cost £13–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Terrace Road via Bus Station, Newhall St, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 7h 55m.

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