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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Buxton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Buxton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Other travel options to Buxton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
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How to get from Manchester to Buxton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Buxton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G901749:20 AM1h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:20 AMBuxton station (BUX)$61One-way0 transfers
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G901749:20 AM1h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:20 AMBuxton station (BUX)$61One-way0 transfers
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G901749:20 AM1h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:20 AMBuxton station (BUX)$61One-way0 transfers
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G901658:52 AM1h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:53 AMBuxton station (BUX)$61One-way0 transfers
G9019510:51 AM1h02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:53 AMBuxton station (BUX)$61One-way0 transfers
G901829:51 AM1h02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:53 AMBuxton station (BUX)$61One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Buxton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Buxton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Buxton station (BUX).
- Travel with Bee Network to go to Buxton by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Buxton by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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