Train Buxton to Chester from £29 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Buxton and Chester takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 18m
Duration: 64 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Buxton to Stockporttrain
Take the train from Stockport to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain

2h 1m

£20–45

Buxton to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Buxton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxton is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

4:55 PM → 7:06 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:55 PM → 9:54 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
8:58 PM → 11:28 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
10:57 PM → 6:16 AM
Arrives next day
7h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:50 AM → 7:42 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:50 AM → 7:42 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:50 AM → 7:42 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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