The average train between Dronfield and Buxton takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Dronfield 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 Dronfield and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dronfield is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dronfield to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Dronfield station and arriving at Buxton station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Dronfield to Buxton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Dronfield to Buxton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Dronfield to Buxton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Dronfield and Buxton is 29.3 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Dronfield to Buxton via Sheffield and Stockport in around 2h 37m.