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

The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Reading is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 31m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Terrace Road and arriving at Station North Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station and Donington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

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 24m and costs £110 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 High Peak, depart from Terrace Road station.

Train or bus from Buxton to Reading?

The best way to get from Buxton to Reading is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Buxton to Reading bus arrive?

Buxton to Reading bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Bus 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 573+ hotels available in Reading.

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

There are 5 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 24m
£116–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Bus Stationbus 441 / ...
2. Take the bus from Donington Park to Station North Interchangebus D13
6h 31m
£32–44
Drive 152.6 mi
1. Drive from Buxton to Readingcar 152.6 mi
3h 11m
£37–54
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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 25m
£80–251
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 48m
£80–199

Buxton to Reading by bus and train

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4h 24mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.7 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Macclesfield to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £110–250 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Road to Station North Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Donington Park in around 6h 31m.

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