Travel from the vibrant city centre of Manchester out into the rolling hills of the Peak District National Park and into the quaint town of Buxton.
Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel away from the big city of Manchester and into the stunning landscapes of the Peak District National Park along the Buxton Line. You will pass through quaint towns and villages and arrive at the charming spa town of Buxton.
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the region, Buxton boasts stunning ornamental gardens and famous Georgian and Victorian architecture providing you with an impressive day of exploration.
The Manchester to Middlewood section of the route is supported by South East Manchester Community Rail Partnership and the Disley to Buxton section is supported by High Peak and Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership. These partnerships are part of a growing grassroots movement across Britain, engaging communities and helping people get the most from their railways.
Highlights
Explore the natural wonder of Poole's Cavern
Save time to discover Buxton's many independent shops, cafes and restaurants
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Discover 'Station Connections' a series of inspiring artworks by local artist Eamonn Murphy and South East Manchester Community Rail Partnership. The art tells the story of the communities served by stations along the Buxton Line from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlewood. Take a look at the artwork and find out more here...
Start your journey at Manchester Piccadilly. From here you can explore all the many highlights that Manchester city centre has to offer.
Discover impressive architecture, take in fine art or step back in time.
For more things to do in Manchester click here...
After your short journey on the Buxton Line you can explore the many delights of Buxton. Take a quirky guided tour of the town, see a show at the Buxton Opera House and Pavillion Arts Centre or just sit back and rejuvenate in one of the many relaxing spas.
For more inspiring ideas of how you can explore Buxton click here...
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