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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Buckingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Buckingham to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Buckingham takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Buckingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Buckingham to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Buckingham takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Buckingham

Airlines serving Buckingham

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Buckingham

Average rates range from around £68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £93 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)
£70+
The Old Stables B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
The Bell Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£77+
Villiers Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£90+
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 £40 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Buckingham is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Buckingham costs £40 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Buckingham is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.