The average train between Croydon and Buxton takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Buxton station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Croydon to Buxton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
Croydon to Buxton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Croydon to Buxton train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Croydon and Buxton is 242 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Buxton via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Stockport in around 4h 19m.