The average train between Buxton and Colchester takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Buxton and Colchester. 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 Colchester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Buxton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Buxton station and arriving at Colchester station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Buxton to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Buxton station.
Buxton to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Buxton to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Buxton and Colchester is 243.5 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Buxton to Colchester via Stockport, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 9m.