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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Buxton is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Buxton is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Sylvan Park via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Buxton via Bournemouth and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Dorset to Buxton?

The distance between Dorset and Buxton is 302 miles. The road distance is 207.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Dorset to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Buxton bus from?

Dorset to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Buxton train from?

Dorset to Buxton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Buxton?

The best way to get from Dorset to Buxton is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Dorset to Buxton bus arrive?

Dorset to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Dorset to Buxton train arrive?

Dorset to Buxton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Buxton is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Dorset to Buxton.

Where can I stay near Buxton?

There are 1772+ hotels available in Buxton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Stockporttrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
8h 13m
£116–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Manchester Airport The Stationbus G4
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
11h 17m
£43–71
Drive 206 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Buxtoncar 206 mi
4h 17m
£52–75
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
9h 48m
£103–181

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Distance: 300.5 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Buxton via South Station, Dorchester South, Bournemouth, and Stockport in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Sylvan Park via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 11h 17m.

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