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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Buxton is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Buxton is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Sylvan Park via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Exeter to Buxton?

The distance between Exeter and Buxton is 243 miles. The road distance is 218.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Exeter to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Buxton bus from?

Exeter to Buxton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Buxton?

The best way to get from Exeter to Buxton is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Exeter to Buxton bus arrive?

Exeter to Buxton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Buxton is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Exeter to Buxton.

Where can I stay near Buxton?

There are 1649+ hotels available in Buxton.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Buxton 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 Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to MacclesfieldBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 5m
£85–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station120 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Park199
8h 37m
£28–67
Drive 217.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Buxton217.6 mi
3h 51m
£55–79
Fly, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton
4h 14m
£84–295
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to StockportCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 1m
£90–161

Exeter to Buxton by train and bus

127Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.3 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Market Place via Birmingham New Street, Macclesfield, and Bus Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sylvan Park via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 8h 37m.

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