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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Buxton is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Buxton is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Sylvan Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Macclesfield via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Poole to Buxton?

The distance between Poole and Buxton is 257 miles. The road distance is 209.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Poole to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Buxton bus from?

Poole to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Buxton train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Buxton?

The best way to get from Poole to Buxton is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Poole to Buxton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Buxton train arrive?

Poole to Buxton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Macclesfield station.

Can I drive from Poole to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Buxton is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Poole to Buxton.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Macclesfieldtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 42m
£138–201
Drive 208.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Buxtoncar 208.3 mi
4h 19m
£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 541 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
9h 26m
£61–140
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
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
4h 53m
£98–222
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
6h 19m
£104–349

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 255.8 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Macclesfield every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Sylvan Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 9h 26m.

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