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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Buxton is to bus via Manchester which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Buxton is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Sylvan Park via Piccadilly and Corbar Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Buxton via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Buxton?

The distance between Glasgow and Buxton is 247 miles. The road distance is 240.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Glasgow to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Buxton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Buxton train from?

Glasgow to Buxton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Buxton?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Buxton is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Glasgow to Buxton bus arrive?

Glasgow to Buxton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow to Buxton train arrive?

Glasgow to Buxton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Buxton is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Glasgow to Buxton.

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

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Where can I stay near Buxton?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
5h 3m
£61–135
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 12m
£32–44
Drive 238.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Buxtoncar 238.7 mi
4h 12m
£60–86
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
5h 58m
£64–176
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
5h 8m
£73–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Terrace Roadbus 199
7h 28m
£40–64
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Stockporttrain
6h 59m
£70–193
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
5h 49m
£63–141
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
6h 38m
£71–161

Glasgow to Buxton by train

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Distance: 245.9 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Buxton, Derbyshire, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Buxton via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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