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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Buxton is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Buxton is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sylvan Park via Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Buxton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Buxton?

The distance between Carlisle and Buxton is 146 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Carlisle to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Buxton bus from?

Carlisle to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Buxton train from?

Carlisle to Buxton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Buxton?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Buxton is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Carlisle to Buxton bus arrive?

Carlisle to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Buxton train arrive?

Carlisle to Buxton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Buxton is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Carlisle to Buxton.

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

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Carlisle to Buxton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
3h 26m
£52–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
5h 43m
£31–65
Drive 144.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Buxtoncar 144.7 mi
2h 40m
£36–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Terrace Roadbus 199
5h 17m
£61–96

Carlisle to Buxton by train

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Distance: 144.9 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Buxton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sylvan Park via Manchester Airport The Station in around 5h 43m.

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