Train Formby to Buxton from £40 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Formby and Buxton takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Formby 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.

2h 59m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Formby to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Stockporttrain
Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain

3h 19m

£30–62

Formby to Buxton train times

Trains run hourly between Formby and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Buxton at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool South Parkway and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

6:42 PM → 9:23 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:42 PM → 10:23 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
8:42 PM → 11:14 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
8:57 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

6:07 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

6:07 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

8:42 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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