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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Buxton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to MacclesfieldtrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 39m
    £54–202
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from New Beetwell Street to Sylvan ParkbusX66
    8h 46m
    £29–99
  3. Drive 207.7 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Buxtoncar207.7 mi
    4h 17m
    £52–74
  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
    4h 42m
    £79–203
  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
    6h 20m
    £79–258

Poole to Buxton by train and bus

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Macclesfield hourly. Tickets cost £45–190 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Sylvan Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and New Beetwell Street in around 8h 46m.

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