The average train between Buxton and Edinburgh takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Buxton to Edinburgh. 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 every 4 hours between Buxton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxton is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Buxton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Buxton station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Buxton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Buxton station.
Buxton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Buxton to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Buxton and Edinburgh is 310.9 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Buxton to Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 20m.