Train Chester to Buxton from £28 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Buxton takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Buxton. 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 9m
Duration: 64 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Stockporttrain
Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain

2h 20m

£20–46

Chester to Buxton train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Buxton at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:58 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
5:59 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 9:53 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:58 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
5:59 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 9:53 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

4:58 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
5:59 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 9:53 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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