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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Buxton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Buxton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. 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 $30, while a flight costs an average of $423.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$105 Average price | $423 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Buxton
Compare the available ways to get from London to Buxton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Buxton:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Buxton costing on average $105.
A bus is $393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Buxton costing on average $423.
Other travel options to Buxton take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
You'll arrive about 1h 17m sooner (2h 55m by train vs 4h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Buxton
How to get from London to Buxton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Buxton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
11:59 PM 5h26 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:25 AM Manchester, Airport $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:59 PM 5h26 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:25 AM Manchester, Airport $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- BA1360
7:45 AM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 8:50 AM Manchester Airport $160 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W33462+
G902864:42 PM 3h13 London Euston (EUS) 7:55 PM Buxton station (BUX) $93 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33436+G90271
2:41 PM 3h14 London Euston (EUS) 5:55 PM Buxton station (BUX) $93 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33513+G90195
8:43 AM 3h10 London Euston (EUS) 11:53 AM Buxton station (BUX) $122 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:40 PM 4h45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 8:25 PM Manchester, Airport $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:10 AM 4h50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 4:00 PM Manchester, Airport $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
4:10 PM 5h25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 9:35 PM Manchester, Airport $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
- BA1358
6:50 AM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 7:55 AM Manchester Airport $160 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1370
2:05 PM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 3:15 PM Manchester Airport $160 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1372
3:25 PM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 4:35 PM Manchester Airport $160 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Buxton:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Buxton costing on average $105.
A bus is $393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Buxton costing on average $423.
Other travel options to Buxton take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Buxton as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Buxton station (BUX).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Buxton by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Buxton by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Buxton by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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