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Trip Overview

The average train between Buxton and Windermere takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton to Windermere. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 45m
Duration
105 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 51m
£32–67

Buxton to Windermere train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Buxton and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 105.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Buxton to Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 51m.

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