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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Devonshire Arms (Market Place) and The Buxton Crescent Hotel (The Crescent) are great picks.
Although Buxton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 16 miles 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 1h.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Buxton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Buxton to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Buxton Dove Holes is the busiest station in Buxton. Another popular train station is Buxton (Market Place), located 0.3 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Buxton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 143 miles from Buxton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Buxton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Buxton takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 70 miles.
Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £190 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Buxton costs £32 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Buxton.
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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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.