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How to get fromRuncorn to Buxtonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to Buxton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain train
    2h 32m
    £23–51

  2. Drive 41.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Runcorn to Buxtoncar car 41.1 mi
    1h 3m
    £10–15

  3. Line 38 bus, line 58 bus

    1. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 38
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus bus 58
    3h 14m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Runcorn to Buxtontaxi taxi 41.1 mi
    1h 3m
    £85–110

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain train
    2h 58m
    £16–34

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Frodsham to Manchester Airporttrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Terrace Roadbus bus 199
    3h 49m
    £24–36

Runcorn to Buxton by train

Calendar152Weekly Trains
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Runcorn to Market Place via Crewe, Crewe Arms Hotel, and Bus Station in around 3h 14m.

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