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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Buxton is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Buxton is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Sylvan Park via Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Macclesfield via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Swindon to Buxton?

The distance between Swindon and Buxton is 166 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Swindon to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Buxton bus from?

Swindon to Buxton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus Swindon station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Buxton train from?

Swindon to Buxton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Buxton?

The best way to get from Swindon to Buxton is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Swindon to Buxton bus arrive?

Swindon to Buxton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Buxton train arrive?

Swindon to Buxton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Buxton is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Swindon to Buxton.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Macclesfieldtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 6m
£80–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
7h 27m
£35–78
Drive 140.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Buxtoncar 140.6 mi
2h 45m
£35–50
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stockporttrain
3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain
5h 23m
£102–161

Swindon to Buxton by train and bus

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Distance: 165.1 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Market Place via Cheltenham Spa, Macclesfield, and Bus Station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Sylvan Park via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 7h 27m.

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