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

The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Reading is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buxton to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Buxton and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Buxton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Buxton to Reading?

The distance between Buxton and Reading is 176 miles. The road distance is 153.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buxton to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Buxton to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Reading bus from?

Buxton to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.

Train or bus from Buxton to Reading?

The best way to get from Buxton to Reading is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Buxton to Reading bus arrive?

Buxton to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Can I drive from Buxton to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Buxton to Reading is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Buxton to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Reading.

Buxton to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Buxton to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 21m
£41–126
Drive 152.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Buxton to Readingcar 152.6 mi
3h 11m
£38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 56m
£44–74
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 22m
£93–304
Bus via Derby
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 46m
£53–94
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 49m
£86–209

Buxton to Reading by bus and train

95Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.7 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Macclesfield to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £35–120 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 56m.

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