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

The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Exeter is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buxton to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Buxton and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Buxton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Terrace Road and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Buxton to Exeter?

The distance between Buxton and Exeter is 243 miles. The road distance is 218.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buxton to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £65 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Buxton to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Exeter bus from?

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

Train or bus from Buxton to Exeter?

The best way to get from Buxton to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £65 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Buxton to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Buxton to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Buxton to Exeter is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Buxton to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Exeter.

Buxton to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 26m
£65–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Station199
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
8h 49m
£27–70
Drive 217.6 mi
1. Drive from Buxton to Exeter217.6 mi
3h 51m
£54–79
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
4h 24m
£91–294
Line 199 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Stockport Interchange199
2. Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
8h 52m
£81–206

Buxton to Exeter by bus and train

125Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.2 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Exeter St Davids via Railway Station, Macclesfield, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Road to Bampfylde Street via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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