- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and culture, known for highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Cheapest price
$322
Average price
$322
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buxton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buxton to London will cost around $322 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $322.
It's difficult to get from Buxton to London without transferring at least once.
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C31995
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C32026Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buxton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $211 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Buxton to London:
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buxton to London costing on average $96 (€79).
A bus is $182 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buxton to London costing on average $211 (€174).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
The journey is about 49m faster (2h 54m by train vs 3h 43m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($96 (€79) vs $101 (€83)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Buxton to London trains for today, Tuesday, June 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C32067+ W33925 | On time 11:46 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 2h55 | 2:41 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32075+ W33886 | On time 12:46 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 2h57 | 3:43 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32084+ C01289 | On time 1:46 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 2h56 | 4:42 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32096+ W34255 | On time 2:46 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 2h57 | 5:43 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32117+ W34066 | On time 3:46 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 2h58 | 6:44 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32125+ W34125 | On time 4:15 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 3h12 | 7:27 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32129+ W33929 | On time 4:46 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 2h56 | 7:42 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32133+ W34093 | On time 5:16 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 3h11 | 8:27 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32137+ W34242 | On time 5:45 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 2h56 | 8:41 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32141+ W33887 | On time 6:16 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 3h18 | 9:34 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32145+ W34161 | On time 6:46 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 3h28 | 10:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32145+ W34166+ W44838 | On time 6:46 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 3h19 | 10:05 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
C32153+ W34080 | On time 7:16 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 3h15 | 10:31 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32166+ W34071 | On time 8:13 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 3h45 | 11:58 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 24 | |||||
C31995+ W34218 | 6:13 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 2h46 | 8:59 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32006+ W34111 | 6:43 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 3h01 | 9:44 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32020+ W34104 | 7:45 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 2h56 | 10:41 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32026+ W34134 | 8:16 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 3h11 | 11:27 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Buxton to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€36) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€36) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 12:39 AM |
Last train 9:14 PM |
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