There are 6 ways to get from Buxton Station to Trafford Centre by train, bus, tram, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, line 250 bus • 1 h 34 min
$17 - $23
Cheapest option
Train, line 3 tram • 1 h 51 min
$14 - $22
4 alternative options
Bus, line 250 bus • 2 h 2 min
$14
Line 199 bus, bus • 2 h 12 min
$14
Taxi • 44 min
$110 - $140
Drive • 44 min
$6 - $10
What companies run services between Buxton Station, Derby, England and Trafford Centre, England?
You can take a bus from Buxton Station to Trafford Centre via Manchester City Centre, Manchester Central Coach Station and Manchester City Centre, Portland St/Chinatown (Portland Tower) in around 2 h 2 min.

- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9 - $14
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk

- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- metrolink.co.uk
Tram from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) to Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Schedules at
- metrolink.co.uk

- Phone
- 0161 273 3377
- manchester.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Trafford Bar, Chester Road/Trafford Bar to intu Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Manchester City Centre, Portland St/Chinatown (Portland Tower) to intu Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Stockport Bus Station to Trafford Centre, Trafford Boulevard/Old Barton Road (Golf Range)
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com

- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Buxton, Railway Station (Rail Station) to Manchester City Centre, Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9
- Schedules at
- highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Buxton, Railway Station (Rail Station) to Stockport, Exchange St/Royal Mail Office (Post Office)
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9
- Schedules at
- highpeakbuses.com

- Phone
- 0161 946 9255
- info@manct.org
- Website
- manct.org
Bus from Stockport Bus Station to Trafford Centre, Trafford Boulevard/Old Barton Road (Golf Range)
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- manct.org
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $110 - $140
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Buxton Station to Trafford Centre?
The distance between Buxton Station and Trafford Centre is 37 km. The road distance is 49 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Buxton Station to Trafford Centre?
The cheapest way to get from Buxton Station to Trafford Centre is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 44 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Buxton Station to Trafford Centre?
The quickest way to get from Buxton Station to Trafford Centre is to taxi which takes 44 min and costs £80 - £100.
Is there a direct bus between Buxton Station and Trafford Centre?
No, there is no direct bus from Buxton Station to Trafford Centre. However, there are services departing from Buxton, Railway Station (Rail Station) and arriving at intu Trafford Centre Bus Station via Manchester City Centre, Portland St/Chinatown (Portland Tower). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 h 2 min.
How long does it take to get from Buxton Station to Trafford Centre?
It takes approximately 1 h 34 min to get from Buxton Station to Trafford Centre, including transfers.