Train Exeter to Buxton from £154 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Buxton takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

5h 42m
Duration: 259 mi
Distance: £154
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 31m

£117–185

Exeter to Buxton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Exeter and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Buxton at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

4:27 PM → 9:23 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
5:27 PM → 10:23 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
6:27 PM → 11:14 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:14 PM → 8:21 AM
Arrives next day
11h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 28m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:27 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

10:27 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:51 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
2:27 PM → 7:51 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
4:27 PM → 9:51 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 28m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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