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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Buxton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillytrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BuxtontrainManchester Piccadilly - Buxton
    4h 48m
    £50–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowbusUk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUkn30 / ...
    8h 13m
    £25–68

  3. Drive 236.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Buxtoncar236.4 mi
    4h 25m
    £58–84

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
    6h 21m
    £66–182

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Airporttrain
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Terrace Roadbus199
    6h 23m
    £43–104

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
    6h 12m
    £80–196

  7. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeABZ - MAN
    7h 14m
    £85–279

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
    6h 55m
    £87–256

Edinburgh to Buxton by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Buxton, Derbyshire, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Buxton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sylvan Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, Hazel Grove Park & Ride, and Rising Sun in around 8h 13m.

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