Buxton to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Buxton and Chester takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. 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 23m
Duration: 64 mi
Distance: £26
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

£21–39

Buxton to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Buxton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:55 PM → 5:42 AM
Arrives next day
6h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:42 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 10:42 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:53 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 12:55 PM
2h • 2 changes
12:57 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 8m • 2 changes
2:53 PM → 5:09 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:42 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:42 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:42 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:42 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buxton to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.