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Compare train and bus for Buxton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buxton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 9m faster (1h 2m by train vs 1h 11m by car) and roughly €2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€6 vs €7). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Buxton to Manchester
How to get from Buxton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Buxton to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C320626:55 PM1h01Buxton station (BUX)7:56 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C320626:55 PM1h01Buxton station (BUX)7:56 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C3201310:57 AM0h59Buxton station (BUX)11:56 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C320514:55 PM1h02Buxton station (BUX)5:57 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€71One-way0 transfers
- C320412:55 PM1h00Buxton station (BUX)3:55 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€81One-way0 transfers
- C3202712:59 PM1h00Buxton station (BUX)1:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€81One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Buxton to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Buxton to Manchester.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Buxton and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Buxton station (BUX) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with High Peak to go to Manchester by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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