The average train between Chester and Buxton takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 4:46 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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Buxton station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Chester to Buxton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Buxton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Chester to Buxton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Buxton is 65.8 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Buxton via Crewe and Stockport in around 2h 21m.