The average train between Nottingham and Buxton takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Buxton at 10:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Buxton station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Nottingham to Buxton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Buxton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Nottingham to Buxton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nottingham and Buxton is 60.9 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Buxton via Stockport in around 3h.