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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Buxton is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Buxton is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Buxton. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Buxton via Nuneaton and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Leicester to Buxton?

The distance between Leicester and Buxton is 118 miles. The road distance is 64.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Leicester to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Buxton bus from?

Leicester to Buxton bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Buxton train from?

Leicester to Buxton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Buxton?

The best way to get from Leicester to Buxton is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £30 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Leicester to Buxton bus arrive?

Leicester to Buxton bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Buxton train arrive?

Leicester to Buxton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Buxton is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Leicester to Buxton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Buxton?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stockporttrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
3h 29m
£45–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus 6.1
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
5h 26m
£15–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
3h 54m
£29–41
Drive 64 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Buxtoncar 64 mi
1h 28m
£16–23

Leicester to Buxton by train

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3h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.4 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Buxton via Nuneaton and Stockport in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Market Place via Bus Station and Interchange in around 5h 26m.

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