Train Buxton to Preston from £25 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Buxton and Preston takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton to Preston. 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 5m
Duration: 55 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£20–40

Buxton to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Buxton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxton is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

7:16 PM → 9:01 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
8:13 PM → 10:27 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:14 PM → 11:28 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:59 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:13 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:13 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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