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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Buxton is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Buxton is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Sylvan Park via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Macclesfield via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Bath to Buxton?

The distance between Bath and Buxton is 179 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Bath to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Buxton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bath to Buxton train from?

Bath to Buxton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Buxton?

The best way to get from Bath to Buxton is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Bath to Buxton bus arrive?

Bath to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bath to Buxton train arrive?

Bath to Buxton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Macclesfield station.

Can I drive from Bath to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Buxton is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Bath to Buxton.

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

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Where can I stay near Buxton?

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Bath to Buxton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 199 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bath to Buxton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Macclesfieldtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 57m
£76–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
8h 9m
£31–49
Drive 152.5 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Buxtoncar 152.5 mi
3h 5m
£38–55
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
5h 38m
£110–255
Train, line 199 bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Stockporttrain
3. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Terrace Roadbus 199
6h 8m
£72–119
Fly from Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
6h 32m
£63–164

Bath to Buxton by train and bus

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.5 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Macclesfield every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Sylvan Park via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 8h 9m.

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