Train Buxton to Chester from £28 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Buxton and Chester takes 2h 19m 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 19m
Duration: 64 mi
Distance: £28
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 8m

£19–46

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 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

10:46 AM → 12:40 PM
1h 54m • 2 changes
11:46 AM → 1:40 PM
1h 54m • 2 changes
12:46 PM → 2:40 PM
1h 54m • 2 changes
1:46 PM → 3:41 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:50 AM → 7:41 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:50 AM → 7:41 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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