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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain train
    4h 44m
    £93–152

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    7h 10m
    £26–42

  3. Drive  128 mi

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

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain 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
    5h 51m
    £103–316

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stockporttrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    6h 6m
    £81–126

  6. Train, line 48 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Station Street to Haymarket Bus Stationbus bus 48
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus bus 6.1
    5. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    8h 37m
    £59–90

Cambridge to Buxton by train and foot

Calendar158Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Buxton via King's Cross, London Euston, and Stockport in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Market Place via St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 7h 10m.

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