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How to get fromBuxton to Handforthby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Buxton to Handforth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Buxton to StockporttrainBuxton - Stockport / ...
    1h 17m
    £7–22
  2. Drive 19.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buxton to Handforthcar19.5 mi
    33 min
    £5–8
  3. Line 199 bus, line 378 bus

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Stockport Interchangebus199
    2. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Stanley Drivebus378 / ...
    2h 17m
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Buxton to Handforthtaxi19.5 mi
    33 min
    £40–55

Buxton to Handforth by train

Calendar175Weekly Trains
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Handforth, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Buxton to Stockport hourly. Tickets cost £4–15 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Road to Stanley Drive via Stockport Interchange in around 2h 17m.

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