What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Buxton?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Buxton is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Buxton?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Buxton is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Birchington Road and arriving at Sylvan Park via Stockport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Levenshulme and arriving at Buxton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Buxton?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Buxton is 23 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Buxton without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £9 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Buxton?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Greater Manchester to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Buxton bus from?

Greater Manchester to Buxton bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Birchington Road station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Buxton train from?

Greater Manchester to Buxton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Levenshulme station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Buxton?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Buxton is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £9 - £18. Alternatively, you can line 25 bus and line 199 bus, which costs £8 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Buxton bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Buxton bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Stockport Interchange station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Buxton train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Buxton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Buxton station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Buxton is 23 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Greater Manchester to Buxton.

Where can I stay near Buxton?

There are 1808+ hotels available in Buxton.

Greater Manchester to Buxton - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 25 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Buxton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Levenshulme to Buxtontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
1h 43m
£10–18
Drive 22.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Buxtoncar 22.9 mi
44 min
£6–9
Line 25 bus, line 199 bus
1. Take the bus from Birchington Road to Stockport Interchangebus 25
2. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Sylvan Parkbus 199
1h 59m
£8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Buxtontaxi 22.9 mi
44 min
£50–65
Line 43 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Platt Fields Park to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Terrace Roadbus 199
2h 42m
£8

Greater Manchester to Buxton by bus and train

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Distance: 23.2 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Buxton, Derbyshire, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Levenshulme to Buxton hourly. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birchington Road to Sylvan Park via Stockport Interchange in around 1h 59m.

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