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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Buxton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Buxton is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Sylvan Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Reading to Buxton?

The distance between Reading and Buxton is 176 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Reading to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Buxton bus from?

Reading to Buxton bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Train or bus from Reading to Buxton?

The best way to get from Reading to Buxton is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Reading to Buxton bus arrive?

Reading to Buxton bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Buxton is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Reading to Buxton.

Where can I stay near Buxton?

There are 1634+ hotels available in Buxton.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Reading 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 Reading to Macclesfieldtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 58m
£30–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
7h 47m
£48–69
Drive 152.7 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Buxtoncar 152.7 mi
3h 11m
£38–55
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
4h 52m
£74–254
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
4h 37m
£85–209

Reading to Buxton by train and bus

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.7 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Macclesfield hourly. Tickets cost £24–110 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Sylvan Park via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 7h 47m.

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