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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Buxton is to bus via Manchester which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Buxton is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Sylvan Park via Piccadilly and Rising Sun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Buxton via Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Scotland to Buxton?

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

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Scotland to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Buxton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Buxton train from?

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

Train or bus from Scotland to Buxton?

The best way to get from Scotland to Buxton is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Scotland to Buxton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Buxton train arrive?

Scotland to Buxton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Buxton?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Buxton?

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Train
best
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 1m
£87–152
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 15m
£30–43
Drive 238.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Buxtoncar 238.7 mi
4h 12m
£59–85
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
4h 27m
£87–231
Train via Preston
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 4m
£78–152
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
£51–113
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
4h 51m
£102–242
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
6h 9m
£78–160
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 51m
£70–146
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
6h 6m
£116–278

Scotland to Buxton by train

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Distance: 245.9 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Buxton via Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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