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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Buxton is to bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Buxton is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Buxton via Moorgate station, London Euston and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Buxton?

The distance between Chelmsford and Buxton is 229 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Chelmsford to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Buxton bus from?

Chelmsford to Buxton bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Buxton train from?

Chelmsford to Buxton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to Buxton?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Buxton is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 8h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Buxton bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Buxton bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Buxton train arrive?

Chelmsford to Buxton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Buxton is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Chelmsford to Buxton.

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

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Chelmsford to Buxton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Chelmsford to Buxton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Stockporttrain
3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain
4h 32m
£83–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus Tp
5. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
8h 24m
£29–76
Drive 170.9 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Buxtoncar 170.9 mi
3h 34m
£42–61
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
5h 20m
£90–321
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
7h 51m
£90–134
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terrace Roadbus 441 / ...
8h 38m
£34–81
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 59m
£59–157
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
7h
£226–399
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
6h 4m
£130–317
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Stockporttrain
7h 50m
£67–195

Chelmsford to Buxton by bus

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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 Market Place via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 8h 24m.

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