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

The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buxton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Buxton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Buxton to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Terrace Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Buxton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Buxton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Buxton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Buxton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Buxton and Edinburgh is 247 miles. The road distance is 238.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buxton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Buxton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Edinburgh bus from?

Buxton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Terrace Road station.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Edinburgh train from?

Buxton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Buxton station.

Train or bus from Buxton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Buxton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Buxton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Buxton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Buxton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Buxton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Buxton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Buxton to Edinburgh is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Buxton to Edinburgh.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 21m
£73–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
9h 27m
£35–55
Drive 236.7 mi
1. Drive from Buxton to Edinburghcar 236.7 mi
4h 27m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 55m
£71–181
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 18m
£86–144
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 38m
£67–161
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 38m
£61–173

Buxton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 245.7 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Buxton to Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 27m.

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