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 £40 - £70 and takes 8h 59m.

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 54m 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 Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Buxton via Birmingham New Street and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Exeter to Buxton?

The distance between Exeter and Buxton is 260 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 via Birmingham which takes 5h 28m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Buxton train from?

Exeter to Buxton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Buxton?

The best way to get from Exeter to Buxton is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 28m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 59m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £230 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Exeter to Buxton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Buxton train arrive?

Exeter to Buxton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Buxton is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Exeter to Buxton.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 28m
£103–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
8h 59m
£44–70
Drive 217.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Buxtoncar 217.6 mi
3h 54m
£55–79
Fly
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
7h 15m
£87–224
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 46m
£104–186

Exeter to Buxton by train

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Distance: 258.9 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Buxton via Birmingham New Street and Stockport in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sylvan Park via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station in around 8h 59m.

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