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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Buxton is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Buxton is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sylvan Park via Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Buxton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Preston to Buxton?

The distance between Preston and Buxton is 56 miles. The road distance is 59.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £11 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Preston to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Buxton bus from?

Preston to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Buxton train from?

Preston to Buxton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Buxton?

The best way to get from Preston to Buxton is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £11 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £23 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Preston to Buxton bus arrive?

Preston to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Preston to Buxton train arrive?

Preston to Buxton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Preston to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Buxton is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Preston to Buxton.

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

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Where can I stay near Buxton?

There are 1661+ hotels available in Buxton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
2h 28m
£11–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Terrace Roadbus 199
2h 54m
£14–29
Drive 59.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Buxtoncar 59.3 mi
1h 16m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
3h 6m
£17–22

Preston to Buxton by train

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2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.5 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Buxton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sylvan Park via Manchester Airport The Station in around 3h 6m.

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