Plan your journey to Buxton by train, bus, coach, car or air, and find local services for getting around once you arrive.

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Trains

Buxton railway station is in the town centre. Direct trains to and from Manchester Piccadilly run via Stockport and typically take around an hour; check National Rail for the current timetable. As of 23 October 2026, National Rail reports the station’s accessible toilets are out of order; check the station page for updates.

Trains connect London Euston with Macclesfield, where the 58 bus runs to Buxton. Check National Rail and High Peak Buses for current services and connections.

Stockport offers a direct service to Buxton and connections to Stockport operate from all over the country. National Rail and Trainline give comprehensive information on services across the UK as well online ticket bookings.

Buses

There are a number of bus services in and out of Buxton from major destinations.

Bus services from Buxton
DestinationService & timetableRoute notes
Fairfield & Harpur HillBuxton Buzz 185 / 186Buxton Buzz 185 and 186 connect Fairfield and Harpur Hill via the town centre. Some journeys stop at Central Drive near Aldi; check the timetable for individual journeys.
Local town services76 / 77Town services 76 and 77 serve areas including Corbar Road and Brown Edge Road, and Bath Road and Sherwood Road respectively.
Stockport & Manchester AirportSkyline 199Skyline 199 connects Buxton with Stockport and Manchester Airport, including a stop for Stepping Hill Hospital.
Castleton, Edale & HopeBuxton – Castleton Peak Pathfinder 62Buxton – Castleton Peak Pathfinder 62 – via Chapel-en-le-Frith, Edale and Hope.
Bakewell, Matlock & DerbyTranspeak TP3 / TP2Transpeak TP3 connects Buxton with Bakewell and Matlock; TP2 continues between Matlock and Derby. Check the timetable when planning connections.
SheffieldStagecoach 65Stagecoach 65 bus operates between Buxton and Sheffield which leaves from Sheffield city centre.
MacclesfieldService 58Service 58 connects Buxton and Macclesfield via Burbage and the Cat & Fiddle. High Peak says it returned to its normal route on 18 October 2026 after the A54 reopened. The council plans another road closure in spring 2027; check the operator’s timetable and service updates before travelling.
Glossop61 Buxton to Glossop61 Buxton to Glossop via Whaley Bridge, New Mills and Hayfield.
Ashbourne441 / 442Services 441 and 442 connect Buxton and Ashbourne by different routes. The 441 runs via Pomeroy and Tissington; the 442 serves Longnor, Hartington and Tissington.
Whaley Bridge190 Buxton – Whaley Bridge190 Buxton – Whaley Bridge via Peak Dale, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Chinley and Buxworth.

For local bus timetables and service updates, visit High Peak Buses and Stagecoach.

Coach

National Express coaches serve Manchester Airport, where you can connect with the Skyline 199 to Buxton. Check the coach timetable and allow time for the connection.

Road

The A6 links Buxton with Stockport and Manchester to the north and Bakewell and Matlock to the south-east. The A53 connects the town with Leek, while the A515 leads towards Ashbourne. Check the AA’s traffic updates before travelling.

Air

Manchester Airport is 40 minutes’ drive from Buxton. The Skyline 199 bus connects Buxton and Manchester Airport via Stockport.

Car Hire

Enterprise Car Hire is available at Buxton Car Centre.

Taxis

Several taxi and private-hire companies operate in Buxton. Book in advance where possible: