What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Buxton?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Buxton is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Buxton?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Buxton is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Sylvan Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Buxton via London Euston and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Brighton to Buxton?

The distance between Brighton and Buxton is 251 miles. The road distance is 214.2 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Buxton without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £55 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Buxton?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Brighton to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Buxton bus from?

Brighton to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Buxton train from?

Brighton to Buxton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Buxton?

The best way to get from Brighton to Buxton is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Brighton to Buxton bus arrive?

Brighton to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Buxton train arrive?

Brighton to Buxton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Buxton is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Brighton to Buxton.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Buxton?

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Where can I stay near Buxton?

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Brighton to Buxton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Brighton to Buxton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Stockporttrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 12m
£55–259
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
9h 7m
£39–92
Drive 212.9 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Buxtoncar 212.9 mi
4h 22m
£52–74
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
6h 5m
£87–298
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
6h 15m
£59–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk900
10h 23m
£39–52
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
6h 36m
£58–235
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
6h 1m
£82–215
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Stockporttrain
7h 45m
£73–198

Brighton to Buxton by train and foot

158Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.3 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Buxton via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Stockport in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Sylvan Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 9h 7m.

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