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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Buxton is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Buxton is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Sylvan Park via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Buxton via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Buxton?

The distance between Cardiff and Buxton is 182 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Cardiff to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Buxton bus from?

Cardiff to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Buxton train from?

Cardiff to Buxton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Buxton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Buxton is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Buxton bus arrive?

Cardiff to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Buxton train arrive?

Cardiff to Buxton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Buxton is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cardiff to Buxton.

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

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Cardiff to Buxton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to StockportCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to BuxtonManchester Piccadilly - Buxton / ...
4h 28m
£48–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Park199
6h 56m
£27–69
Drive 166.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Buxton166.1 mi
3h 8m
£41–60
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to MacclesfieldBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 39m
£65–206

Cardiff to Buxton by train

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.4 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Buxton, Derbyshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Buxton via Stockport in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Sylvan Park via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station in around 6h 56m.

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