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 £28 - £120 and takes 8h 7m.

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 28m 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 Square, Arundel Gate/AG6 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

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 20m.

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 20m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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 20m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £120 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Buxton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Buxton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus 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 28m to drive from Buxton to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Buxton to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Buxton to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 20m
£84–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 7m
£28–116
Drive 236.7 mi
1. Drive from Buxton to Edinburghcar 236.7 mi
4h 28m
£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
6h 6m
£62–185
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 34m
£136–196
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 39m
£70–166
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 24m
£73–201
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 38m
£116–332

Buxton to Edinburgh by train

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.7 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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