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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 Merchant's Yard (St John's Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Buxton

Buxton in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Buxton in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Buxton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Buxton to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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.

Car

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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Buxton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Buxton takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Buxton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Buxton to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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.

Car

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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Buxton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Buxton takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Buxton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Buxton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Buxton

Average rates range from around £122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Buxton

Most booked hotels in Buxton

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The Queens Head Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Best Western Plus Buxton Lee Wood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Yha Hartington Hall
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£18+
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Ensana Buxton Crescent
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£162+
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Old Hall Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£92+
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Palace Hotel - The Hotel Collection
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Buxton

Hiring a car in Buxton costs £19 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 68% cheaper than airport locations in Buxton.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Buxton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Buxton costs £19 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 68% cheaper than airport locations in Buxton.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Buxton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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