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How to get fromChelmsford to Buxtonby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Chelmsford to Buxton by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain train
    4h 32m
    £82–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus 564 / ...
    3. Take the bus from New Beetwell Street to Sylvan Parkbus bus X66
    8h 21m
    £34–59

  3. Drive  170.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Buxtoncar car 170.9 mi
    3h 33m
    £43–61

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train 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 28m
    £95–315

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    8h 17m
    £78–119

  6. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the subway from Stratford station to Finchley Road stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Derby Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus bus 6.1
    5. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    8h 57m
    £47–66

  7. Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train
    6h 51m
    £58–164

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train
    6h 56m
    £235–423

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Stockporttrain train
    7h 53m
    £64–180

Chelmsford to Buxton by train, foot, and subway

Calendar158Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Buxton via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Stockport in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sylvan Park via Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and New Beetwell Street in around 8h 21m.

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