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How to get fromBrighton to Buxtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Brighton to Buxton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stockporttrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 13m
    £96–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Chesterfield Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New Beetwell Street to Sylvan Parkbus bus X66
    8h 48m
    £32–50

  3. Drive  222.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Buxtoncar car 222.8 mi
    3h 59m
    £55–80

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train
    6h 2m
    £109–324

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    7h 10m
    £93–150

  6. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train
    6h 38m
    £77–223

  7. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Stockporttrain train
    7h 44m
    £88–209

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    7h 35m
    £249–445

Brighton to Buxton by train and foot

Calendar158Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Buxton via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Stockport in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Sylvan Park via London Heathrow Airport, Chesterfield Coach Station, and New Beetwell Street in around 8h 48m.

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