Buckingham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Buckingham

With a population of 12,791, Buckingham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Buckingham to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Buckingham

If you’re looking for affordable options, The White Hart (Pound Lane Preston Bissett) and Vibin's (15 Cornwall Place High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Buckingham

Buckingham in December
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Buckingham in December
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Buckingham

Plane

Although Buckingham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 18 miles from Buckingham. 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 Buckingham departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Buckingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Buckingham to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Buckingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 miles from Buckingham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Buckingham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Buckingham takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Buckingham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 18 miles from Buckingham. 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 Buckingham departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Buckingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Buckingham to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Buckingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 miles from Buckingham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Buckingham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Buckingham takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Buckingham

Airlines serving Buckingham

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Buckingham

Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £82 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Buckingham

Most booked hotels in Buckingham

The Stables B&B @ Pear Tree Cottage
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£71+
The Old Stables B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
The Bell Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£77+
Villiers Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£88+
The White Hart Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£53+

Hiring a car in Buckingham

Hiring a car in Buckingham costs £39 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Buckingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Buckingham is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Buckingham costs £39 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Buckingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Buckingham is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.