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Compare train, bus, and flight for Buxton to London
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. 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 $36, while a flight costs an average of $432.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $432 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buxton to London costing on average $101.
A bus is $396 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buxton to London costing on average $432.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $66. The journey takes 4h 57m versus 3h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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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.
- 2:50 PM7h25Buxton10:15 PMLondon$291One-way0 transfers
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- 2:50 PM7h25Buxton10:15 PMLondon$291One-way0 transfers
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- 2:50 PM7h25Buxton10:15 PMLondon$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Buxton to London:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buxton to London costing on average $101.
A bus is $396 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buxton to London costing on average $432.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 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 Avanti West Coast to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to London by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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