The average train between Guildford and Buxton takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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 Guildford and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Buxton at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Buxton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Guildford to Buxton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Buxton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Guildford to Buxton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Guildford and Buxton is 242.5 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Buxton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Stockport in around 4h 55m.