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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Buxton is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 14m.

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 14m 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 Tesco, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

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 Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Buxton via Bournemouth and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Dorset to Buxton?

The distance between Dorset and Buxton is 297 miles. The road distance is 208.2 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 via Stockport which takes 7h 43m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m 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 Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Buxton train from?

Dorset to Buxton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Buxton?

The best way to get from Dorset to Buxton is to train via Stockport which takes 7h 43m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 53m.

Where does the Dorset to Buxton bus arrive?

Dorset to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Dorset to Buxton train arrive?

Dorset to Buxton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Buxton is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Dorset to Buxton.

Where can I stay near Buxton?

There are 1807+ hotels available in Buxton.

Dorset to Buxton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Stockport
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Stockporttrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
7h 43m
£150–229
Drive 207 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorset to Buxtoncar 207 mi
4h 14m
£51–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
11h 53m
£64–154
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
6h 33m
£100–241
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Macclesfieldtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
8h 24m
£140–206
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 / ...
10h 5m
£109–195

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Distance: 295.2 mi
Duration: 7h 43m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Stockport every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Sylvan Park via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 11h 53m.

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