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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Buxton is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Buxton is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Sylvan Park via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Buxton via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Swansea to Buxton?

The distance between Swansea and Buxton is 228 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Swansea to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Buxton bus from?

Swansea to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Buxton train from?

Swansea to Buxton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Buxton?

The best way to get from Swansea to Buxton is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Swansea to Buxton bus arrive?

Swansea to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Swansea to Buxton train arrive?

Swansea to Buxton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Buxton is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Swansea to Buxton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Buxton?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Stockporttrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 26m
£91–154
Drive 167.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Buxtoncar 167.2 mi
3h 54m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
8h 43m
£54–124
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Macclesfieldtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 9m
£122–193
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 27m
£90–162

Swansea to Buxton by train

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Distance: 226.8 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Buxton, Derbyshire, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Stockport every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sylvan Park via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station in around 8h 43m.

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