Buxton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Buxton
With a population of 21 300, Buxton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Buxton to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Buxton
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Devonshire Arms (Market Place) and The Buxton Crescent Hotel (The Crescent) are great picks.
When to visit Buxton
How to Get to Buxton
Plane
Although Buxton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 27 km from Buxton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Buxton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Buxton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Buxton to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 24m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Buxton Dove Holes is the busiest station in Buxton. Another popular train station is Buxton (Market Place), located 0.4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Buxton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 230 km from Buxton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Buxton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Buxton takes 105 km and will cost you around £9. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Buxton
Where to stay in Buxton
Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £191 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Buxton
Most booked hotels in Buxton
Hiring a car in Buxton
Hiring a car in Buxton costs £44 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Buxton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Buxton is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.