Pontefract to Buxton Trains

Pontefract to Buxton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Buxton takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract 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.

3h 42m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 38m

£22–39

Pontefract to Buxton train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:47 PM → 4:53 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
2:47 PM → 5:55 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
3:47 PM → 6:55 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
4:47 PM → 7:55 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:49 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
11:19 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 5:51 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 7:51 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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