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How to get fromWatford to Buxtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Buxton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain train
    3h 52m
    £56–106

  2. Drive  144.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watford to Buxtoncar car 144.5 mi
    2h 44m
    £37–53

  3. Line 321 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 321
    2. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Matlocktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    7h 21m
    £64–92

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train
    4h 38m
    £67–274

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus bus 199
    7h 30m
    £37–59

Watford to Buxton by train

Calendar126Weekly Trains
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Buxton via Milton Keynes Central and Stockport in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Sylvan Park via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 7h 30m.

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