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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Buckingham, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Buckingham to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Buckingham takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Buckingham, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Buckingham to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Buckingham takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Buckingham

Airlines serving Buckingham

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 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)
£78+
Villiers Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£87+
The White Hart Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£54+

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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Buckingham is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Mokka or similar) is, on average, 65% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Buckingham is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Mokka or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.