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How to get fromBuxton to Skiptonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Buxton to Skipton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    3h 36m
    £29–53
  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus bus M6
    4h 25m
    £15–24
  3. Drive  61.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buxton to Skiptoncar car 61.5 mi
    1h 46m
    £16–22
  4. Line 199 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Stockport Interchangebus bus 199
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus bus M6
    5h 25m
    £16

Buxton to Skipton by train

Calendar165Weekly Trains
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Buxton to Skipton via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Road to Bus Station Arrive via Stockport Interchange, Mersey Square, Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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