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Compare coach and train for Oxford to Buxton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Buxton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 173 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Buxton:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Buxton costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Buxton take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.40. The journey takes 3h 22m versus 2h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Buxton:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Buxton costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Buxton take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Buxton as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Buxton station (BUX).
- Coaches mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Buxton by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Buxton by train.
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