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The average train between Buxton and Colchester takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 49m
Duration
250 mi
Distance
£108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Buxton to Stockporttrain train
  2. Take the train from Stockport to London Eustontrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
4h 12m
£92–148

Buxton to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Buxton and Colchester. 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 Colchester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia9h 34m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia9h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buxton to Colchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Buxton to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Buxton to Colchester via Stockport, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 12m.

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