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Compare train, bus, and flight for Buxton to London
Omio 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 an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a flight costs an average of €380.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€83 Average price | €380 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m 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 |
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Compare ways to travel from Buxton to London
Compare the available ways to get from Buxton to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Buxton to London:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buxton to London costing on average €83.
A bus is €352 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buxton to London costing on average €380.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
The journey is about 54m faster (2h 49m by train vs 3h 43m by car) and roughly €2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€83 vs €84). 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.
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How to get from Buxton to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Buxton to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:40 PM 10h50 Buxton 10:30 AM London €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:40 PM 10h50 Buxton 10:30 AM London €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

3:50 PM 7h00 Buxton 10:50 PM London €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:50 PM 7h00 Buxton 9:50 PM London €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Buxton to London:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buxton to London costing on average €83.
A bus is €352 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buxton to London costing on average €380.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Buxton and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Buxton station (BUX) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant).
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to London by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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