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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Buxton is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 14h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Buxton is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Shelter via M&S, Coventry and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Norwich via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Buxton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Buxton is 411 miles. The road distance is 350.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Edinburgh to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Buxton bus from?

Edinburgh to Buxton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Buxton train from?

Edinburgh to Buxton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Buxton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Buxton is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 14h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £380 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Buxton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Buxton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Asda station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Buxton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Buxton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Buxton is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Edinburgh to Buxton.

Where can I stay near Buxton?

There are 2526+ hotels available in Buxton.

Edinburgh to Buxton - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Buxton by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
7h 39m
£144–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Asdabus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coventry to Norwichbus Uk083
14h 52m
£55–85
Drive 348.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Buxtoncar 348.6 mi
6h 40m
£86–125
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Norwich International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane EDI - NWI
6h 57m
£82–376
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
10h 3m
£195–298
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
10h 26m
£163–252
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Norwichtrain
7h 25m
£72–196
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain
7h 25m
£140–384
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain
7h 53m
£108–256
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Norwichtrain
8h 11m
£73–221
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane ABZ - NWI
7h 59m
£166–436

Edinburgh to Buxton by train and bus

69Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Buxton.

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Distance: 409.1 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Buxton, Norfolk, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bus Shelter via Peterborough, Norwich, Railway Station, and Castle Meadow in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Shelter via Asda, M&S, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coventry, and Bus Station in around 14h 52m.

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