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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Buxton is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Buxton is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Sylvan Park via Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Buxton via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Scotland to Buxton?

The distance between Scotland and Buxton is 247 miles. The road distance is 240.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Buxton without a car is to train via Preston which takes 4h 53m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Scotland to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Buxton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Buxton train from?

Scotland to Buxton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Buxton?

The best way to get from Scotland to Buxton is to train via Preston which takes 4h 53m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Scotland to Buxton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Buxton train arrive?

Scotland to Buxton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Buxton is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Scotland to Buxton.

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

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Where can I stay near Buxton?

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Scotland to Buxton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Scotland to Buxton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
4h 53m
£59–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
7h 38m
£50–110
Drive 238.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Buxtoncar 238.7 mi
4h 12m
£60–86
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
4h 27m
£82–193
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Stockporttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 15m
£53–146
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
5h 8m
£91–225
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockporttrain
3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain
6h 5m
£56–169
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockporttrain
6h 26m
£56–164
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockporttrain
6h 23m
£98–266

Scotland to Buxton by train

158Weekly Trains

4h 53mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Buxton via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sylvan Park via Manchester Airport The Station in around 7h 38m.

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