The average train between Brighton and Buxton takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Buxton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brighton and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Buxton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Brighton to Buxton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Buxton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Brighton to Buxton train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Brighton and Buxton is 296 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Buxton via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Stockport in around 5h 12m.