The average train between Buxton and Widnes takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton to Widnes. 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 Widnes. 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 Widnes at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Buxton to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Buxton station and arriving at Widnes station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Buxton to Widnes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Buxton station.
Buxton to Widnes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Buxton to Widnes train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Buxton and Widnes is 56 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Buxton to Runcorn via Stockport and Crewe in around 2h 9m.