The average train between Colchester and Buxton takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Buxton station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Colchester to Buxton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Buxton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Colchester to Buxton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Buxton is 243.5 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Buxton via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Stockport in around 4h 45m.