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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

    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 45m
    £94–185

  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 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terrace Roadbus bus 441 / ...
    6h 11m
    £27–63

  3. Drive 128.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Buxtoncar car 128.1 mi
    2h 53m
    £32–45

  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 37m
    £109–387

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    5h 35m
    £81–115

  6. Train, line 31 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Haymarket Bus Stationbus bus 31 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Tp
    5. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    7h 33m
    £63–104

Cambridge to Buxton by train and foot

Calendar158Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Terrace Road via St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 11m.

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