The average train between Edinburgh and Buxton takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Buxton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Edinburgh to Buxton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Buxton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Edinburgh to Buxton train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Edinburgh and Buxton is 310.9 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Buxton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 50m.