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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Buxton is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Buxton is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Sylvan Park via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Buxton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Buxton?

The distance between Wakefield and Buxton is 64 miles. The road distance is 45.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Wakefield to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Buxton bus from?

Wakefield to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Buxton train from?

Wakefield to Buxton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Buxton?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Buxton is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Wakefield to Buxton bus arrive?

Wakefield to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Buxton train arrive?

Wakefield to Buxton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Buxton is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Wakefield to Buxton.

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

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Where can I stay near Buxton?

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There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Buxton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
2h 38m
£20–34
Drive 45.4 mi
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1. Drive from Wakefield to Buxtoncar 45.4 mi
1h 8m
£12–17
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Pond Street/Paternoster Row to Squarebus 218
3. Take the bus from Buxton Road to Market Placebus Tp
2h 57m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wakefield to Buxtontaxi 45.4 mi
1h 8m
£200–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
4h 48m
£15–22

Wakefield to Buxton by train

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Distance: 63.4 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Buxton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Sylvan Park via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station in around 4h 48m.

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