There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to Buxton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Buxton
2h 25m£20–53Drive 41.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runcorn to Buxton41.1 mi
1h 3m£10–15Train, bus
- Take the train from Frodsham to Manchester AirportLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Terrace Road199
3h 56m£15–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Buxton41.1 mi
1h 3m£85–110Bus, train
- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G110
- Take the train from Warrington Central to Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Buxton
3h£15–34Bus
- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Edge Hill Station79C
- Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Park199
4h 24m£13–18
Runcorn to Buxton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Buxton is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Buxton is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Sylvan Park via Edge Hill Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Buxton via Crewe and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Runcorn and Buxton is 66 miles. The road distance is 41.3 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £20 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Runcorn to Buxton, including transfers.
Runcorn to Buxton bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Runcorn High Street- Stand C station.
Runcorn to Buxton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Buxton is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £20 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £18 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Buxton, Derbyshire, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Buxton via Crewe and Stockport in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Sylvan Park via Edge Hill Station and Manchester Airport The Station in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Frodsham to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stockport to Buxton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Warrington Central to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Warrington Central to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Terrace Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- http://www.highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- http://www.highpeakbuses.com
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Edge Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- £85–110
District Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1928 733 733
- Website
- districttaxisfrodsham.co.uk
Apec Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1928 575 757
- Website
- apectaxis.com
ABC Taxis Runcorn
- Phone
- +44 1928 577 777
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More Questions & Answers
Runcorn to Buxton bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Edge Hill Station.
Runcorn to Buxton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Buxton is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Runcorn to Buxton.
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