The average train between Kettering and Buxton takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering 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 Kettering and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Buxton station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Kettering to Buxton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Buxton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Kettering to Buxton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kettering and Buxton is 124.3 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Buxton via Leicester, Nuneaton, and Stockport in around 4h 15m.