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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Buxton to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    4h 24m
    £93–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Bus Stationbus bus 441 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 777
    6h 43m
    £26–64

  3. Bus, train via Leicester

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    6h 35m
    £55–99

  4. Drive  128 mi

    1. Drive from Buxton to Cambridgecar car 128 mi
    2h 53m
    £32–46

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    5h 35m
    £102–333

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    2. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain train
    5h 45m
    £74–110

Buxton to Cambridge by train and foot

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Buxton to Cambridge via Stockport, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Road to Parkside via Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 43m.

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