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

The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Leicester is to bus via Bakewell Road Bus Station which costs £9 - £27 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buxton to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Buxton and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Buxton to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Terrace Road and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Buxton and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Buxton to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Buxton and arriving at Leicester via Stockport and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Buxton to Leicester?

The distance between Buxton and Leicester is 69 miles. The road distance is 64.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buxton to Leicester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 12m and costs £28 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Buxton to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Leicester bus from?

Buxton to Leicester bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Terrace Road station.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Leicester train from?

Buxton to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Buxton station.

Train or bus from Buxton to Leicester?

The best way to get from Buxton to Leicester is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £30 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Buxton to Leicester bus arrive?

Buxton to Leicester bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Buxton to Leicester train arrive?

Buxton to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Buxton to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Buxton to Leicester is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Buxton to Leicester.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Buxton to Leicester by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
2. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
3h 12m
£28–41
Bus via Bakewell Road Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
2. Take the bus from Bakewell Road Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Tp
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
3h 55m
£9–27
Train
1. Take the train from Buxton to Stockporttrain
2. Take the train from Stockport to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3h 20m
£44–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Bus Stationbus 441 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
3h 52m
£13–30
Drive 64.4 mi
1. Drive from Buxton to Leicestercar 64.4 mi
1h 28m
£16–23

Buxton to Leicester by bus and train

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Distance: 68.2 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Buxton to Leicester via Stockport and Nuneaton in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Road to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 52m.

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